Aseptic Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• In this temporary and part-time position the new hire will be part of the high containment operations group.
• They will help ensure the smooth functioning of our biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) laboratories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support daily high containment operations, maintain laboratory and equipment readiness, restock protective equipment (PPE), handling and decontaminating biohazardous waste.
• Prepare and update compliance activity reports.
• Coordinate maintenance with laboratory users to minimize work disruption.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or higher.
• Prior experience in a research lab is desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of basic scientific concepts.
• Knowledge of basic computer operation including working with Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Ability to work in a team.
• Basic understanding of biological concepts such as infection, sterility, decontamination.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves lifting weights of up to 50 lbs.
• The employee will have to wear a Powered Purified Air Respirator (PAPR) for 3-5 hours.
• The employee will have to wear protective coveralls for 3-5 hours.
• The employee may have to stand for 2-3 hours wearing the above-mentioned PPE.
• The employee may have to shower after working in the laboratory.
• The employee will work in areas where viruses and animals infected with viruses may be present.
• The employee may have to climb up and down the stairs.
• The employee will be drug tested to be compliant with the Federal Select Agent program.
• Marijuana is not an exempt drug in this program.
• The ability to bend and lift things from the ground.

Interviews:

• Teams meeting.