Lab Technician - Urgent Need

Job Description

Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products. Operates production equipment.

• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Affixes to in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Validates processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Removes and disposes of waste chemicals, solvents and acids.
• Creates solutions, powders, and liquids for batches to meet specifications.
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures.
• Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary.
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements.

Education and Experience

• High school with technical certification in the area of laboratory operations plus 3 years laboratory experience, AS degree in a scientific discipline with 2-3 years laboratory experience.
• BS degree in a scientific discipline plus 1-2 years laboratory experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills required.
• Ability to operate independently.
• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required.