Laboratory Technician II

Aviagen•Walpole, NH

About The Position

This position processes and analyzes samples collected from production sites with little to no supervision, ensuring that company guidelines and procedures are followed. The ideal candidate pays close attention to detail and produces quality work efficiently and cost effectively. The role includes routine laboratory testing, sample and results entry, review and reporting of results, preparation of laboratory media and solutions, and support for quality monitoring and training. The position requires attendance during normal working hours or an assigned schedule and willingness to work weekend rotations as necessary.

Requirements

College degree and 0–2 years of laboratory experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of relevant work experience or coursework.
Attention to detail and desire to produce quality work.
Ability to maintain a high degree of quality while working efficiently and cost effectively.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and move safely over uneven terrain.
Ability to frequently carry or lift objects and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
Hand and wrist dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to pick up materials stored at ground level safely.
Ability to apply 50 pounds of force to push carts.
Ability to frequently kneel or squat and perform tasks at floor level or on the knees.
Ability to wear work-required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, work gloves, and work shoes.
Ability to work around airborne particles, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, farm-related smells, and foul odors.
Ability to work indoors year-round and, in some situations, outdoors, with possible exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies to prevent work delays.
Process samples accurately and efficiently.
Follow procedures in laboratory work instructions.
Perform assigned routine laboratory tests with little to no supervision.
Prepare media and solutions used within the laboratory.
Participate in research trials and proficiency testing schemes under direct supervision.
Enter samples and results into the laboratory data management system.
Review completed testing and report results.
Work weekend rotations as necessary.
Follow company policies and established requirements regarding biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO 17025 accreditation, and drugs and alcohol.
Attend during normal working hours or the schedule assigned by Laboratory Management.
Assist in training Laboratory Technician I’s with little to no supervision.
Maintain good hygiene in the laboratory workspace and with equipment and tools.
Assist in monitoring the quality of work performed and the quality of products produced within the laboratory.
Perform other duties as required by Laboratory Management.