Testing Services Lab Technologist (Biotech)
About The Position
The Testing Services Lab Technologist is responsible for performing all laboratory activities necessary for virology and microbiology testing according to applicable regulations and cGLP including 9CFR, Eur. Ph., USPISO 9001 and ISO 17025. This includes, but is not limited to, handling of test articles, working with cell cultures, performance of Mycoplasma and sterility testing, and collaboration with Laboratory Manager and Study Director(s) to maintain high quality of testing. This position is responsible for preparing and reading FA slides, microbiological agar observations, reporting results, and becoming familiar with the different types of organisms (viral, bacterial, and fungal) used and detected by Testing Services. The Testing Services Technologist will be expected to be knowledgeable in all applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Treats others with mutual respect and regard
- Completes work with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail and exhibits constancy and reliability
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Good verbal and information technology skills (MS Office)
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment
- Basic understanding/awareness of cGLP, ISO 17025, ISO 9001
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related discipline
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years related experience
- Excellent oral, written, problem solving and technical skills
- Word, Excel proficiency
Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain proficiency in following laboratory SOPs and performing assigned virology and microbiology assays including but not limited to:
- Aseptic technique
- Conduct of compendial testing including TA preparation, inoculation, and sub-culturing
- Perform organism inoculation and other tasks in a BL2 laboratory
- Produce media and other laboratory reagents
- Establish cell and organism stocks, maintain cell lines, manage/generate microbiological working seeds
- Assist in training of new personnel
- Perform all regulatory testing
- Participate in assay verifications and validations
- Review and update SOP's
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Vacation: Starting at 12 days accrued/year based on length of service
- Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
- Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WPSL
- Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Rx & Vision Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
- HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Paid Air Ambulance Membership
- 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary
- Paid Life Insurance Policy, AD&D and LTD
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
