Lab Technician

Job Summary:

• The Manufacturing Technician is a versatile role, responsible for independently performing all tasks ensuring high-quality service levels are met.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining buffer solutions used in various laboratories and manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of laboratory glassware.
• This role ensures that all glassware is properly cleaned and ready for use in various laboratory processes, adhering to strict quality and safety standards.
• This position may also involve handling hazardous materials, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare buffer solutions by mixing acids, bases, and other chemicals in precise proportions.
• Use pH meters and other equipment to adjust and verify the pH of buffer solutions.
• Routine cleaning, drying, and autoclaving of all laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Safely follows all established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Hand washes and dries laboratory glassware and plasticware utilizing (may handle hazardous chemicals).
• Operates glassware washers, glassware dryers, and autoclaves for machine washing, drying and sterilizing laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Clean the glass wash facility walls, floors, ceilings, counters, sinks, and vents.
• Cleans glass wash facility equipment.
• Tracks inventory of plasticwares and requests from stock when necessary.
• May support ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) production (plates, std/kit, crimping, sealing).
• Maintain accurate records of buffer preparation processes, including batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• May provide support for animal care: provide food and water, clean enclosures, provide enrichment items, and monitor animal health.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs.
• Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.
• Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Perform intermediate math calculations.
• Experience with SAP is desired.
• ELISA plate production experience is a plus.
• Animal husbandry experience is a plus.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a life science industry is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring and mixing chemicals is essential to ensure the accuracy of buffer solutions.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques, including pH meters, pipette, analytical balance, autoclave, industrial washer.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated, must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication skills for documenting processes and collaborating with team members and cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• General Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted.
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Inspection/Technician/Administrative.
• Motion and Sensory Requirements: speaking, hearing, walking, grasping, lifting, turning /twisting, reviewing, implementing, writing, and performing data entry.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory environment, glass wash, vivarium.

Interviews:

• Phone and in person.