Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Corning • Kennebunk, ME

5d • $28 - $31

About The Position

This position is responsible for functional, in-lab testing of products produced or purchased by Corning’s Kennebunk plant to ensure they meet minimum quality requirements before release for sale. As new products are introduced, the technician adapts validation tests for quality-control use and verifies that newly validated products meet those requirements. The role also tests products returned following customer complaints for functional compliance. The technician must work independently with minimal supervision and follow written instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience required to attain quality and quantity performance standards under normal supervision.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional quality-control analysis of existing and future Bioassay, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, and Storage products, and provide test results to the QA Department.
• Troubleshoot production problems involving Bioassay, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, and Storage products using established and innovative testing techniques.
• Maintain cell lines needed for functional product analysis.
• Assist with validation of new products and processes and develop appropriate test methods when requested by the supervisor.
• Assist in functional analysis of products manufactured under a Special Manufacturing Request (SMR) or received through the Customer Response System (CMS).
• Assist in functional analysis of new products as outlined in Quality Plans.
• Maintain precise and timely records of experimental procedures and data in designated lab notebooks.
• Maintain quality laboratory records according to procedure.
• Track laboratory supplies and chemicals and store them properly upon receipt.
• Assist with maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Follow all laboratory and plant safety rules and guidelines.
• Create or update laboratory procedures using the established Change Order System for document control.
• Cooperate with plant personnel to carry out special manufacturing or testing needs.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family-building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED