Lab Technician I, Bioanalytical
MedPharm•Durham, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lab Technician will support the bioanalytical laboratory by performing routine sample preparation, assisting with day-to-day laboratory operations, and helping maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, supporting analysts and scientists to ensure timely and high-quality analytical work.
Requirements
- Associate degree (2 years) or Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- Academic or internship experience in a laboratory setting
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Write simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.
- Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Internet Explorer)
Responsibilities
- Perform routine sample preparation activities in support of bioanalytical assays
- Assist with preparation of buffers, reagents, and solutions following established procedures
- Support analytical runs by staging samples, consumables, and materials
- Accurately label, track and document samples in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Assist with daily lab operations including maintaining clean and organized workspaces
- Stock consumables and supplies and support waste handling and disposal per SOPs
- Support routine equipment checks and basic maintenance activities
- Help ensure laboratory readiness for scheduled analytical work
- Follow established SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures
- Complete required documentation accurately and contemporaneously
- Support compliance with regulated bioanalytical environments, as applicable
- Escalate issues, deviations, or equipment concerns to appropriate staff
- Work closely with bioanalytical scientists and analysts to support workflow execution
- Communicate clearly regarding task status, sample readiness, and issues
- Support a collaborative, efficient laboratory environment
- Take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
