Chemistry Lab Technician II

Terumo•Elkton, MD

30d•$44,400 - $55,500

About The Position

The Lab Technician II is a position within the Laboratory Operations group at TMC Elkton, which is comprised of both Chemistry and Microbiology teams. This role is responsible for general laboratory duties and for performing a variety of sampling, testing, and assays based on the specific functions of the Chemistry and/or Microbiology team within Laboratory Operations. This position will either be Chemistry-focused or Microbiology-focused, and the position will report directly to the Chemistry Manager or Microbiology Manager, accordingly.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent), coupled with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory setting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated logical thought processes and decision-making ability.
Quality consciousness in the ability to recognize and correctly respond to deviations from standard conditions and or procedures.
The ability to prioritize work and maintain focus on the task at hand.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry or related science preferred, coupled with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory setting.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in biology, chemistry, microbiology and or related science with 0 – 2 years’ experience in chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory setting; experience with aseptic technique and/or chemistry lab instrumentation strongly preferred.
Demonstrated involvement in actively improving Laboratory Operations processes and efficiency.
Ability to make product disposition choices based on quality criteria, test result conformance to specifications, and product requirements.

Responsibilities

Associate is responsible for following requirements of applicable national and international regulations.
Maintains awareness, training and knowledge of Terumo Safety Policies and Procedures to assure compliance with regulatory, global and site quality requirements.
Can work independently, with minimal guidance.
Maintains correct documentation of test results; practices Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Correctly interprets test results and escalates excursions and out of specification results.
Completes data entry into designated files or databases.
Completes document archiving and retention activities.
Performs routine laboratory housekeeping activities, such as waste removal, laboratory cleaning, glassware maintenance, general organizing, etc.
Conducts laboratory supply inventory checks and submits purchase requisitions to restock materials, chemicals, and reagents as needed.
Performs pH and conductivity testing.
Supports sterilization dunnage preparation and maintenance activities.
Initiates and supports laboratory investigations and non-conformances.
Conducts necessary project work/studies as assigned by management.
Performs other job-related duties assigned.