Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Technician is part of an assembly team responsible for the manufacturing of specific chemistries used in the medical diagnostics field.
• This role is critical to the healthcare industry and is critical to allow doctors and lab technicians to quickly and accurately diagnose patients all over the world.
• We are looking for talented individuals with the ability to follow complex instructions, step by step procedures with a critical eye for detail and accuracy.
• This is an error free industry where lives depend on the quality of our products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Buffer/Reagent formulation including mixing, adjusting pH, testing on various equipment including but not limited to spectrophotometers and various Beckman instruments.
• Regular use of computer’s for routine tasks, data generation and analysis, time reporting, on line training, email, etc.).
• Keeping work areas clean and safe (Housekeeping: sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.)
• Calibration and regular maintenance of instrumentation.
• Cleaning and assembly of glassware and components used in processing.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates (AA) degree or basic chemistry laboratory classes.
• Focus on chemical and/or biological sciences preferred.
• Science knowledge of basic lab techniques such as pH adjusting and buffer prep preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year related experience in a GMP/GLP lab.
• Fluent in English, spoken, written, reading.
• Past working experience and knowledge of government regulated working environments highly desired.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, timekeeping, etc.).

Environment:

• Environment is a reagent/medical device manufacturing facility with multiple manufacturing lines in two adjacent buildings.

Physical Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a natural affinity to detail and process accuracy.
• They will be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
• They will have the desire to perform quality, error free reagent processing, with ability to document step by step procedures with periodic quality checks.
• They will be able to form strong relationships with their managers and peer group to help ensure a healthy and productive working environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.