Laboratory Technician

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sparks, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician supports laboratory preparation activities in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The role maintains inventory of reagents, reference standards, and lab supplies; prepares media such as agars and broths according to preparation sheets; handles biohazardous waste; and maintains equipment and records. The technician helps keep the preparation laboratory clean, GMP-compliant, and audit-ready while following PPE, aseptic technique, and safety requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sparks, Maryland, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The technician works under minimal supervision, organizing and scheduling their work within the team and communicating equipment or product issues to the appropriate colleagues.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Independent judgment and strong attention to detail.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and schedule work within the team.
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and be on your feet for most of the day.
Ability to lift approximately 10 pounds for inventory maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field, typically biological sciences or microbiology.
Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Check availability of raw materials and order supplies such as peptone, dyes, and chemicals as needed.
Maintain inventory of reagents and supplements and support inventory control of reference standards.
Handle biohazardous waste.
Prepare various types of media, including agars and broths, following preparation sheets and exact weighing procedures.
Maintain inventory of preparation-area supplies, including tubes, glassware, sample containers, weigh boats, and pipettes.
Pull and stage materials to be weighed.
Wash glassware and cook media on burners.
Operate autoclaves and pH meters and complete daily and monthly logs.
Communicate equipment and product issues to the supervisor.
Perform monthly water bath maintenance and maintain stock media and water blanks.
Keep the preparation laboratory clean, GMP-compliant, and audit-ready.
Follow proper PPE, aseptic technique, and safety requirements.
Organize and prioritize daily workload and perform other duties as assigned.