Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
About the Role: The Entry Level Lab Technician I will be responsible for the processing and testing of various blood samples. Sample processing will include, but is not limited to: PBMC, T, B, & NK cell isolations. Other assigned duties may include cell counting, aliquot preparation, accessioning, reagent creation, proper storage, flow cytometry lab services. Initial samples will be from both Leukopaks and blood samples or its derivatives. This role will also require experience with LIMS systems and commercial laboratory operations, including the internal communication of project details with Sanguine personnel as well as the ability to work as a team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree with at least 1 year of experience in a life science laboratory environment
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
- Experience with mammalian blood samples
- Experience working in a biobank or biorepository
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Knowledge of process or utility equipment/system maintenance.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
- Must be able to work in a BSL-2 Lab setting with biohazards /various chemicals.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPEs.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- This is an hourly role with overtime eligibility based on business needs. Availability and flexibility to work a variety of full-time shifts Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am to 7pm is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Accurately document and accession biospecimen collection information into a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
- Create, label, and perform quality control on an array of reagents
- Perform laboratory procedures using density gradient separation for cryopreservation of PBMCs that may also include further isolation of immune cell subsets such as T, B and NK cells according to SOPs.
- Execute other laboratory procedures such as cell based assay work, flow cytometry, and research grade diagnostic testing.
- Work with human biological samples including but not limited to whole blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva, stool, and leukopaks.
- Perform quality testing of various samples.
- Prepare, process, and ship biological samples to outside laboratories following SOPs and IATA regulations.
- Quality control of incoming and outgoing samples
- Maintain accurate records of specimen storage, distribution, and transfers
- Support and perform basic troubleshooting of processing and sample storage equipment.
- Ensure safety and compliance to SOPs and applicable regulations
- Properly stock all laboratory reagents and supplies and update inventory records as needed
- Other job functions or special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
