Laboratory Support Associate

Pacific Biolabs•Hercules, CA

19d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific BioLabs is an independent CRO providing cGMP/GLP testing in toxicology, biocompatibility, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and microbiology. We are currently seeking energetic scientists and professionals to support our clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device fields. Join us in our mission to improve public health through science! PBL has an immediate opening for a fulltime onsite Laboratory Support Associate. As a member of Laboratory Support team, the Associate will hold an entry-level position that contributes to the department’s growth through responsibilities such as general lab maintenance, media preparation, glassware cleaning, and support of the company’s continuous improvement initiatives and client needs.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Excellent documentation and writing skills
Effectively operate in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment that changes by the hour
Simple math skills
Organizational skills
Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Creative and detail oriented
Goal orientated and eager to learn
Ability to multitask, time management and efficient
Self-motivated
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for extensive periods of time (up to 6 hours)
Utilize ergonomics to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and arms
Able to work in a BSC/LAF/clean room
Capable of working at the lab bench for most of the day (up to 8 hours)
Ability to tolerate the smell of Gram-negative organisms and laboratory disinfectants
Able to work safely with Biosafety Level II (BSL II) microorganisms and bloodborne pathogens
Able to effectively navigate computer systems
Ability to work off shift hours and weekends when needed

Nice To Haves

Related training certifications and self-learning are a plus
Clean room experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Ensure labs are clean and safe (in compliance with cGMP) and properly stocked
Manufacture media to satisfy the requests of Team Leads and Management schedule
Working with balances and pipettes
Prepare media, glassware and dry goods in strict accordance with SOPs, cGMP, cGLP, ISO/IEC 17025, and other applicable regulatory requirements that support client release of intermediates and/or finished products
Perform water, steam and critical utility collection and perform internal and /or external Environmental Monitoring (EM)
Prepare dry goods, liquid media and biowaste autoclave sterilization cycles and other laboratory housekeeping tasks
Make in-house reagents, stock solutions, and buffers
Perform other laboratory tests such as but not limited to: residue checks, conductivity and pH
Clean/maintain lab equipment such as glassware, freezers, hoods, incubators, water baths etc.
Maintain accurate and complete test records
Perform simple supportive assays (for example; Biological indicator and other testing set-up activities)
Always be audit ready
Maintain positive/professional relationships with clients and co-workers
Additional responsibilities related to job function