Lab Technician II - Part Time
About The Position
The Oral Care Lab Technician II is responsible for assisting the client with sample preparation, experimental assistance, and submission of technical reports for Consumer Products Research & Development. Oral Care 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
- Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in chemistry or BSL-2 lab preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Support Oral Care R&D activities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
