Laboratory Technician II

About the Role

This position supports routine laboratory operations under indirect supervision. The Laboratory Technician II includes all duties of the Laboratory Technician I, with additional higher-level processing techniques requiring specialized protocols or more sensitive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory functions: sterile techniques, diluting, labeling, and dispensing of biological samples, solution preparation, weighing, laboratory upkeep, washing glassware, and cleaning.
• Assist in the processing and/or isolation of biological samples.
• Prepare solutions and products by following established protocols, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain general upkeep of the laboratory, including simple maintenance of equipment and inventory of consumable supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly processing environment, practice safe work habits, and comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of procedures performed, ensuring documentation aligns with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assist with inventory counts in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation, processing, and shipping of finished goods by coordinating with relevant departments.
• Perform weighing of tissues and samples, including during animal necropsy procedures, as applicable.
• Accurately pick and assemble components into kits, print and label components, and track and order consumables.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, State Departments of Health, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, USP, ISO 9001, USDA, HTA, DEA, and State Controlled Substance programs).
• Perform advanced processing techniques, including but not limited to heat inactivation, homogenates, ultrafiltrates, charcoal stripping, delipidation, converted serum, high-speed centrifugation, and chemical preparations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or Associate’s Degree (AA or AS) preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in biotechnology or a related field; 1 year of BioIVT laboratory experience preferred; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other computer software programs.
• Ability to work in a team laboratory environment with knowledge or familiarity with scientific terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple processes, manage deadlines, and work autonomously under pressure with highly developed organizational skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, and proportions to practical situations.
• Experience using sterile technique and familiarity with elementary cell and tissue culture and biomedical principles, including isolation and culturing of hepatocytes and/or preparation of subcellular fractions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, hear/listen, smell, and display manual dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment

• Full-time Monday through Friday workweek with general business hours.
• May serve on the On-Call Team, requiring rotating weekends and occasional evening hours.
• Frequent use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, including fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, biohazards, flammable liquids, and risk of radiation.
• Occasional use of equipment with moving mechanical parts, with risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required at times.
• May work in heat/cold, wet/humid, or dry/arid conditions.