Lab Technician

Bureau Veritas • Mason, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Support Technician III is responsible for supporting two distinct Research BUs. The Lab Support Technician III is responsible for assisting the client with sample preparation, experimental assistance, and submission of technical reports for Consumer Products Research & Development. Associate will support Biosciences Research working in a Cell Culture lab. They will maintain various mammalian cell lines according to lab-specific cell culture practices, prepare cell culture media and solutions, and transcribe notes and/or data into organized Excel files. Associate may be trained on and assist with running routine bioassays, such as ELISA. Associate will be trained on and perform routine histology sectioning, staining, and imaging. The associate will also support Oral Care by product samples will be routinely prepped and analyzed using client-specific methods. Associate will receive samples from client and perform routine testing to measure the physical chemistry of the samples. Associate will report to Lead Scientist to receive weekly lab assignments, set work schedule, escalate technical difficulties, and submit technical reports.

Requirements

• Good understanding of scientific principles/concepts, general laboratory skills needed, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
• Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Must be able to work independently and work as part of a team
• Must effectively work within the day-to-day operations of laboratory
• Computational skills, able to understand and/or learn basic mathematical equations/calculations needed to work in the lab and analyze data
• Strong adherence and vigilance regarding job safety standards
• Adheres to company values
• Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in chemistry or BSL-2 lab preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support Oral Care R&D activities and Biosciences Cell Culture research activities
• Maintain various mammalian cell lines in a cell culture lab (human, mammal, primary, immortalized)
• Follow client protocols for making Cell Culture media and/or solutions
• Execute standard bioassays, such as ELISA
• Transcribe physical notes and data into excel files, group sharepoint, and/or other documentation systems
• Perform routine histology work, such as using cyrotome for sectioning of tissues, routine cell culture staining, viewing under microscope, and imaging via multiple imaging systems.
• Execute physical testing of Oral Care products, including routine sampling and measurements, following client-specific methodologies
• Prepare solutions of developing or finish Oral Care Consumer Products
• Perform multiple types of imaging and analyses for Oral Care products
• Coordinate testing in 3 distinct categories with the method owner to meet sample processing needs
• Transcribe physical notes and data into excel files
• Sterile handling of samples and understanding of aseptic technique
• Lab upkeep, restocking supplies, safe disposal of wastes, cleaning, organizing
• Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, SharePoint files, and Excel)
• Support other Departmental research as needed.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

What This Job Offers

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