Lab Technician - Chemistry & Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory SOPs, including but not limited to laboratory safety, chemical handling and storage, gowning, equipment use, cGMP, GDP, data integrity, DEA requirements, etc.
• Log in and track all samples received in the lab for testing and release.
• Perform laboratory physical chemistry testing (ie. weighing, particle size analysis, LOD, Halogen Moisture Analysis, Moisture Content/KF, Water Activity, etc.), identification testing (ie. FTIR, UV-VIS, TLC) and wet chemistry testing (ie. ICP-OES/MS, DT, titrations, pH, dissolution media/stock sample preparation, laboratory solution preparation and standardization, etc.), as assigned, in accordance with the prescribed approved analytical test method.
• Perform sampling, plating, and testing of product assigned for microbiology analysis along with media preparation, sterilization and storage, etc., as assigned in accordance with the prescribed approved test method.
• Maintain proper labeling of chemical reagents.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.
• Assist in laboratory investigations, as assigned.
• Dispose of used/expired/excess chemicals, solutions, solvents, etc. in dedicated waste receptacles.
• Report well-written, accurate and timely results.
• Review data, calculations, notebooks, and reports.
• Perform routine Metrology functions, including instrument cleaning/preventive maintenance/ calibration/verification activities.
• Monitor and assist with maintaining proper inventory levels of all laboratory supplies.
• Aid in sample receiving, chemical inventory, document filing, housekeeping, etc.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or relevant work experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory chemistry or microbiology, and cGMPs. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, graphs/charts and databases. Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Frequently reaching with arms/hands up to 2 feet.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Occasionally required to walk and kneel.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and computer controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, climb stairs.