Senior Lab Technician, RUO Lab
About The Position
Perform testing of serum/plasma according to defined instructions as to achieve conformance to customer requirements, including assay and machine QC and testing on all analyzers according to defined instructions. Perform tasks independently or with minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities include assisting with projects and production according to schedule, cleaning, preparing and diluting samples, weighing, and solution preparations. Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analyzers, DI water system and general lab equipment. Responsible for downloading data from various analyzers and exporting data to the server test folder.
Requirements
- Proficient in arithmetic and must be able to calculate ratios to perform conversions.
- Must understand the metric system and be able to do conversions.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions accurately.
- Must be extremely organized and maintain a clean, safe work area.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English and have an ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, SOPs, manuals and instructions is required.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to communicate with both new employees and senior staff.
- Must have a theoretical understanding on how the analyzers function.
- Must have some mechanical knowledge to solve minor issues with the equipment.
- Must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and DYMO labeling program.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing functions including sample preparation, dilutions and testing
- Perform equipment maintenance, cleaning, and QC
- Calibrate assays on all analyzers
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area and exercise safe work practices
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Follow SOPs and instructions for use
- Assist in maintaining inventory
- Communicate with Technical support to resolve analyzer issues
- Work independently on assigned projects
- Export testing results to the appropriate testing folder in a timely manner
- Analyze testing results and make decisions on a path forward
- Organize the hard copy data
- Train new personnel
- Write basic pilot formulations and test the pilots to see if they meet customer specifications
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- life insurance
- PTO
- paid holidays
- up to 5% 401(K) match
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
