Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a contractor Lab Technician to support the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center Strategy and Operations team.
• Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning, and implementing emergency response plans.
• The role also involves assisting with efficiency improvement programs, managing equipment moves, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, be highly organized, and work well collaboratively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and respond to emergent needs of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of lab equipment, including sterilization.
• Assist with general lab organization, efficiency, functionality, and productivity.
• Interface with cross-functional teams in supply chain, facilities, EH&S, IT and scientific groups to ensure needs are met, safety protocols are followed, and communication is clear.
• Collaborate with external partners to schedule and follow up on preventative and corrective service measures.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field.
• Associates with 2+ years of relevant Scientific industry experience.
• 5S/Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) environment required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Ability to quickly evaluate problems/areas for improvement and identify core issues or causes.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help develop solutions and escalate ongoing issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook).
• General familiarity with scientific laboratory environment, safety, and operations.