Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician I (“Lab Tech I”) reports to the Laboratory Supervisor (“Lab Supervisor”) and is responsible for conducting and qualifying for assigned assays/assay sets (“assays”) while supporting essential lab functions and conducting work in compliance with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations. The Lab Tech I, under the mentorship and guidance of the Lab Supervisor and assigned lab team members, should make efforts to advance to Laboratory Technician II (“Lab Tech II”) through additional assay qualification and completing mastery of an assay; proving their abilities to coach and effectively train others.
Requirements
- Ability to follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) with minimal supervision
- Proficient in basic algebraic and statistical calculations
- Working knowledge of safe chemical handling procedures
- Ability to read, understand, and follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and applicable chemical safety procedures
- Data analysis experience, including use of statistics and software calculation tools, Excel preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of QC/QA analyses
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to function effectively and professionally in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous HPLC experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Performs 4 – 5 assigned lab assays pursuant to weekly run schedule
- Complete training and qualifications of core team assays
- Perform core team assays and submit data entry in a timely and accurate basis, meeting all quality assurance requirements
- Complete training in and perform initial qualification on prep and solids
- Begin training in additional assay qualification for Lab Tech II requirements, with direction from Lab Supervisor
- Support lab workflow, assisting other lab team members in ongoing runs
- Create buffers and prep samples for team assays
- Create and maintain stock solutions of reagents and analytical standards
- Support data reintegration
- Maintains accurate lab and data records in accordance with Company policies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment, and other tasks as assigned by Lab Supervisor
- Perform duties in safely and in compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental policies and regulations
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 paid holiday days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
