Media Prep Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Track & document shelf life of media mixes, and plan for re-occurring mix preparation
• Follow standard operating procedures, protocols, and other guidelines as it relates to the preparation of reagents and buffers
• Quality control testing of these materials to ensure products are free of contamination and are formulated appropriately
• Maintain relevant lab supplies and materials, manage stock solution inventory and prepare as needed
• Interact with colleagues in other functions and departments to solve technical problems
• May require support of on-call service for specific research units in the lab areas
• Tasks include but are not limited to transfer of contents from failing fridges and incubators to designated backup units, photograph original items, properly document failure, provide a work order of failing unit to facilities team and inform respective end-users about the transfer via email based on the SOP instructions

Qualifications

• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment

Critical Skills

• Demonstrated technical skills utilizing balances, pH meters, and liquid-transfer devices
• Sufficient math skills to calculate Mass/Molarity, concentrations, and dilutions
• Attention to detail and understanding of the basic laboratory environment
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
• Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications

• Associate Degree in a chemistry, biology, or other relevant discipline with 1+ years of experience in a laboratory environment
• OR High School Degree/GED with 2 years' experience in a laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Media Prep experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of the basic chemistry of buffer preparation including titrations and reactions

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory
• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds)

Pay and Benefits

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $50,000 to $70,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.