Senior Laboratory Technician - Sterility Assurance

North American Science Associates•Irvine, CA

About The Position

NAMSA is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory testing and support sterility assurance activities. The technician may conduct various tests independently in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, standards, and guidelines. Duties include routine calculations and possible participation in the analysis and interpretation of results; maintaining equipment and supplies; cleaning glassware; preparing reagents and solutions; and disposing of laboratory waste and test articles. The role may include monitoring raw materials and finished media for conformance with specifications and SOPs, preparing test articles and controls for extractions, and handling animal holding and preparation where applicable. Other sample-related work may involve chain of custody, delivery, filing, distribution, and shipping. The technician collects and records raw data in logbooks and worksheets, maintains a clean and efficient workspace, prioritizes workflow, and may check equipment or respond to continuous-monitoring alarms in accordance with SOPs. The position may require operating specified laboratory equipment and performing other duties as assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience, or a bachelor's degree with no experience. The stated target pay range is $24.00–$26.00 per hour; compensation depends on factors including work location, role complexity, duties, and relevant experience and skills. The position involves prolonged walking, standing, or sitting and extensive computer-keyboard and computer-equipment use. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. NAMSA conducts pre-employment background and drug screening consistent with applicable laws and reviews criminal history after interview and offer acceptance in accordance with applicable fair-chance requirements.

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.
Ability to maintain the physical condition required for prolonged walking, standing, or sitting.
Ability to use a computer keyboard extensively and operate computer equipment.

Responsibilities

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