Assistant Lab Technician
Job Description
Job Summary:
- Supports laboratory functions for Bulk Formulations.
- Includes cleaning, preparing, and stocking labware for manufacturing use.
- Perform filtrations as well as buffer/stock preparation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean all labware for the facility according to cGMP and SOPs; includes operation of GMP labware washing equipment.
- Stock and organize cleaned labware for Formulations use ensuring constant supply.
- Maintain daily logs in accordance with cGMP and GDP.
- Perform filtrations using pumps and other equipment.
- Manufacture buffers and stock solutions used in formulations; complete batch records following SOPs.
- Weighing, transfer, mixing of chemicals required.
- Participate in continuous improvement including daily/weekly sustaining activities for the lab environment.
- Keep department lead or manager updated on all issues.
- Monitor stocks of common lab supplies; help reorder items as needed including broken or worn labware.
- Perform other job duties as required.
Education, Experience and Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; AA degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience preferred, preferably in a laboratory setting.
- Experience working in a cGMP facility preferred.
- Experience working in a lab environment a plus.
- Certificate in Biotechnology or related a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and focused.
- Good customer service skills.
- Can follow procedures carefully.
- Computer/software skills (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Ability to adhere to strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Successful completion of a background check, including screening for any history related to controlled substances.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs).
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs occasionally.