Senior Laboratory Technician - Sterility Assurance

NAMSA•Irvine, CA

3d•$18 - $36

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing independently in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions, standards, or guidelines. The role supports sterility assurance testing through routine calculations, possible analysis and interpretation of results, sample preparation and handling, monitoring materials and media, and maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and workspace. It may also involve equipment checks and responding to continuous monitoring alarms under applicable procedures. The position requires accurate data collection and recordkeeping and an efficient workflow based on sample priorities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.
Sound judgment and effective decision-making skills, with the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed.
Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations, including USP, ISO, CTFA, and FSA.
Knowledge of the metric system, NAMSA GLP and/or GMP testing, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
Ability to work in a GLP/GMP environment.

Responsibilities

Perform various testing independently in accordance with SOPs and applicable work instructions, standards, or guidelines.
Perform routine calculations and, when applicable, participate in analyzing and interpreting results.
Maintain test equipment and supplies for various testing.
Clean glassware and prepare reagents for laboratory testing.
Dispose of laboratory waste, including test articles.
Assist with making solutions and preparing reagents.
Assist in preparing items for testing.
Monitor raw materials and finished media for conformance with applicable material specifications and SOPs.
When assigned, perform extractions, including test article and control preparation, animal holding and preparation, and solution preparation.
When assigned, manage chain of custody, sample delivery, filing, and sample distribution or shipping.
Accurately collect and record raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
Maintain a clean workspace, testing supplies, and equipment.
When applicable, check laboratory equipment and be on call to respond to continuous monitoring alarms in accordance with SOP criteria.
Operate specified laboratory equipment as applicable.
Maintain an efficient workflow relative to sample prioritization.
Perform other duties as assigned.