Sr. Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The OligonucleoProduct Development Group is seeking an individual to work in a dynamic team dedicated to developing purification methods for OligonucleoProduct.
• Job responsibilities will include performing and documenting purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of various OligonucleoProduct using a range of lab instruments such as HPLC, UV-VIS, etc.
• The candidate will be expected to assist in new platform development, scale-up activities, and troubleshoot issues that arise in the OligonucleoProduct Manufacturing group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee production and production support duties for Operations and ensure quality of production and lab testing processed by the department.
• Performs a variety of duties relating to production and testing operations.
• Follows departmental work instructions, SOP’s, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMP s to perform assigned tasks.
• Monitor lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions (if applicable), input production data and other work-output data into appropriate network (e.g., SAP / LIMS), and maintain documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Interface with internal groups to assure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and documents conform with established practices.
• Attends required training classes and participates in on-the-job training.
• Participates in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with supervisor.
• Providing input in writing experimental protocols, investigations, and reports may be required.
• Serves as a resource to operations or scientific staff.
• Provides input for improving existing laboratory procedures.
• Assist supervisor in development and implementation of new procedures and evaluating new products and equipment.
• Assist with generation of written standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.