Life Science Technician I

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Science Technician - Buffer Preparation services role is an entry level position working in the lab environment for some of Flagship Lab Services’ most established customers. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person with the drive and desire to learn more in a growing, life-changing industry. The technician will be responsible for research laboratory related tasks such as cleaning and preparing glassware for the prep and maintenance of chemical solutions (buffers) required for experiments. These tasks require a working knowledge of research in order to determine what items will be needed as well as the Essential Functions.

Requirements

Commitment to Safety.
Must be highly organized and able to keep good records.
Must ensure that all regulatory, state and local requirements are adhered to at all times.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Attention to detail
Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently
Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Microsoft Office software proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent
0-3 years directly related experience

Responsibilities

Maintain an inventory of research lab glassware, materials, and laboratory equipment.
Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
When the tasks are completed, the area should be cleaned and restocked as needed for operations to resume.
Properly dispose of liquids and chemicals used in operations.
Personal health and safety understanding and adherence is required.
Maintains program SOPs, documentation to cGMP standards which may include procedures, training, and remedial activities and daily/weekly/monthly document review as needed.
Equipment and laboratory glass and inventory control
Prepare buffers as prescribed by the daily schedule
Perform other chemical cleaning and sterilization of equipment and materials.
Standardization and preparation of equipment for daily use.
Ensure laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies are maintained.
Customer service skills.
Other activities and functions may be required in support of the laboratory environment as required by client contract.