Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced diagnostic product development environment to support assay development activities.
• Execute laboratory work in accordance with approved procedures, protocols, and standard operating procedures while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices.
• Generate test samples and perform end-to-end assay runs and robustness testing on diagnostic devices to support verification of product performance.
• Conduct quality control testing on diagnostic devices, reagents, and samples as required to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Clearly document test results, observations, deviations, and relevant environmental or procedural conditions, maintaining accurate records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices to support internal reports and regulatory submissions.
• Support investigations of unexpected results, failed runs, process deviations, and product nonconformances by performing additional testing and providing detailed documentation.
• Clean, maintain, and verify laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with established schedules and procedures to ensure a safe and functional laboratory environment.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and instruments while handling biological samples and reagents safely and effectively.
• Follow applicable biosafety, chemical safety, waste disposal, contamination control, and environmental, health, and safety procedures at all times.
• Use software tools for communication, data collection, documentation, and reporting, including spreadsheets, word processing tools, presentations, and shared document systems.
• Manage multiple laboratory activities or test runs simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, organization, and compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams by providing complete and accurate test records, summaries, and supporting documentation as needed.

Requirements

• Associ’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques, including accurate pipetting, sample handling, reagent preparation, labeling, aliquoting, and data recording.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and test protocols consistently and accurately.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices, contamination control principles, chemical safety requirements, and biological waste disposal procedures.
• Comfort using software tools for communication, data collection, documentation, and reporting, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation tools, and shared document systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document results clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team while managing multiple laboratory activities or test runs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to following Good Documentation Practices in a regulated laboratory environment.