Associate Laboratory Operations Technician

Danaher•Southfield, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Laboratory Operations Technician for Lumigen, a subsidiary of Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, assists in formulating chemiluminescent reagents for clinical diagnostic testing and in synthesizing, purifying, and analyzing organic molecules. The role is part of the Lumigen Production Department in Southfield, Michigan, is performed on-site, and reports to the Manager Reagent Manufacturing. The technician works with chemists to produce formulations in quantities ranging from less than one liter to several thousand liters and performs performance testing on completed formulations according to written procedures. The position also supports organic molecule synthesis and purification, analytical testing, and the maintenance of inventory, reagents, and other laboratory consumables.

Requirements

Associate of Arts (AA) degree in science or a related field.
Zero or more years of experience.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to maintain batch record keeping to ISO 9001 standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, or production setting.
Experience in mechanical or technical work.

Responsibilities

Work with chemists to produce formulations in quantities ranging from less than one liter to several thousand liters.
Conduct performance testing of completed formulations according to written procedures.
Assist with the synthesis and purification of organic molecules.
Conduct analytical testing according to written procedures.
Maintain inventory, reagents, and other laboratory consumables.
Maintain batch records to ISO 9001 standards.