Lab Techician

Corning•Woodland, CA

2d•$61,758 - $84,917•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovations in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies span various sectors, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. Corning focuses on developing products that accelerate drug discovery, enhance electronic devices, provide high-speed connectivity, improve automotive safety and efficiency, and enable solar energy solutions. The company emphasizes the importance of its people in driving innovation and progress.

Requirements

4-year Biology Degree or Chemistry degree
1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality; specifically in a laboratory setting.
Ability to develop, update and train on SOPs.
Competent to learn to prior knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Good organizational skills; strong time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed directions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
Previous cell culture or microbiology laboratory experience preferred
SAP and/or PeopleSoft experience preferred.
Knowledge of computer programs, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform and review biological/microbiological testing including USP/EP/ 9CFR sterility, bacteriastasis/fungistasis, bioburden, endotoxin, USP/EP growth promotion, within Class 1,000 / Class 100 cleanroom areas.
Perform and review environmental / personnel monitoring of cleanrooms including viable and non-viable air sampling and surface sampling to evaluate cleanliness.
Maintain and organize test results to support trend monitoring.
Perform and review applicable tests for RO / DI water systems of the site.
Perform and review applicable wet biochemistry / chemistry testing on raw materials and finished products.
Perform and review biochemical assays including hemoglobin, total protein, Iron Fortification / Iron Assay, and etc.
Perform and review cell culture testing including performance testing, growth promotion testing, trypsinization, and other protocols as required.
Submit product samples for applicable biochemistry / chemistry / virus testing at third party contract test laboratories and review received results for accuracy.
Manages and distributes manufacturing samples to retention/stability storage (as appropriate) and staging locations for post-production testing.
Perform and review verification of calibration and preventive maintenance of equipment and keep the equipment in general working order within the laboratory. Maintain associated records.
Compile and organize quality control related documentation and ensure all documents are filed in a manner that allows for easy access for regulatory and customer audits.
Conducts incoming QC inspection and release of raw materials upon receipt.
Assists with management critical dates of quality department deliverables and drive for on-time closure (i.e., release turnaround time, OOS investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, etc.).
Oversee controlled records management, including document control logging, scanning, and filing (i.e. calibration records, water testing, raw material CoAs, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner that allows for easy access for regulatory and customer audits.
Conduct the review and revision of procedures, specifications and forms as needed.