Discovery Lab Technician

Perspective Therapeutics • Coralville, IA

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About The Position

The Discovery Lab Technician is responsible for performing glassware cleaning, ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials, preparation of reagents, and maintaining inventory of routinely used consumable supplies. The Discovery Lab Technician will also be responsible for assisting with instrumentation maintenance. The lab technician will assist with other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree (preferably in the scientific field), plus two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in maintaining contaminant free labware used in synthesis and compound purification.
• Experience with handling chemical and regulated waste and familiar with regulations that govern disposal of such waste.
• Experience in a fast paced and dynamic chemical synthesis lab.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals safely with the proper PPE.
• Willingness and ability to work with chemicals and radioisotopes in a safe manner.
• Ability to handle multiple duties simultaneously and complete work in a timely manner in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Comfort with various computer operating systems and software applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to adapt to guidance and respond positively to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and prepare reagents under the supervision of the Discovery Lab Senior Chemist or other senior lab staff.
• Maintain inventory of consumable lab supplies and initiate purchasing request as needed.
• Maintain chemical inventory and initiate purchasing request as needed.
• Setup lab apparatus/experiment under the supervision of senior lab personnel.
• Assist with instrument maintenance and document corrective actions performed.
• Participate in recommendations on instrument acquisitions to management.
• Ensuring incoming packages are routed to the correct personnel.
• Prepare sample packages for shipment to domestic and international collaborators.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree