Laboratory Technician - I (Assistant)

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Briefly summarize the primary purpose of the position.
Performs basic preparatory procedures on feed samples containing pharmaceutical ingredients according to FDA cGMP requirements.
Performs sample preparation on fecal samples for parasite egg counts, and serum samples for ELISA.
Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions according to analytical methodology or standard operating procedures (SOP).

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe briefly the major activities of the position
Indicate the approximate percentage of time spent on each activity.
75% Prepares fecal samples and grinds feed mill samples as part of routine testing programs.
15% Glassware cleaning and other general housekeeping duties.
5% Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all work performed.
5% Performs other tasks as requested by management.

Quals--
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Associates or Bachelor s Degree preferred
Prior laboratory experience preferred.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Good documentation and communication skills
Ability to work within a team environment.

Personality: Team player Good work ethics Motivated to work independently
Physical requirement: Able to lift 25 lbs, require prolonged standing and manual labor work.

Note:
The Client Animal Health lab in Lawrence, KS is looking to add a temporary worker for the rest of 2024 and 2025.
We would prefer the lab technician to work 40 hrs a week (day shift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F) but can accommodate flex shifts down to 30 hrs/week (e.g
the same day shift but T-F (Mondays off) or day shift with as few as 6 hrs/day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm M-F) to allow candidates that have other responsibilities the ability to apply.
100% onsite role
Possibility of extension
40hrs/week(M-F)
This is a lab-based role but is more Wet lab work than analytical.