Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This role will work alongside a dynamic team of research and development scientists to assist product development by performing laboratory tests (I.e., immunohistochemistry).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory work (I.e., immunohistochemistry (IHC), ELISA, and any other relevant tests as needed) to conduct product development testing.
• Performs laboratory housekeeping, equipment, and calibration on equipment used within R&D activities, according to required schedules.
• Paperwork and documentation (GDP).
• Assists with generating, maintaining, and updating Design History Files (DHF) for new and/or existing products.
• Completes all work in compliance with established FDA, OSHA, USDA, EPA, ISO and Quality System regulations, as applicable.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences discipline or three years laboratory experience is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience preferred: immunohistochemistry (IHC), formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE), auto staining experience (e.g., use of a Ventana Benchmark auto Stainer) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FDA QSRs and ISO 13485 or other related industry preferred.
• Communicates (written & oral) clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets routine instructions, correspondence, policies, and procedures (scientific literacy).
• Maintains a high level of quality and excellence with all work performed, is detail-oriented, and can multi-task projects at various stages of completion.
• Able to work according to a schedule/deadline(s), and flexible to adapt when priorities change.
• Is a team player.

Reporting:

• Will work under the supervision of the R&D Manager.