Principal Lab Tech In Vitro
NAMSA · Northwood, OH · 2 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Job Description
The associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies
- May perform routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions.
- May execute routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis.
- Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and can route all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management.
- Provides on the job training.
- Assure testing/test article preparation is performed within due dates.
- May prepare and maintain cell lines and reagents required for testing, as applicable for primary department.
- Maintain relevant supplies, materials, and equipment used in routine testing.
- Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
- Conduct routine studies independently. May be requested to conduct more involved studies.
- Participate in the improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
- May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call, and responding to continuous monitoring alarms.
- May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
- May order and/or stock supplies subject to approval.
- May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data.
- Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management as required.
- May be required to operate autoclave.
Qualifications And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline appropriate for hiring department and at least two years of related laboratory experience, or a high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
- Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
- Can draft technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records).
- Proficient at applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.
- Ability to work in GMP/GLP environment.
Technical Competencies
- Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
- Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
- Can draft technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records).
- Proficient at applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.
- Ability to work in GMP/GLP environment.
Physical Requirements
- Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Physical requirements include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds or more on occasion.
Safety Measures
- Physical requirements include frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Employee must be able to talk and hear.
- Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to sharps, human and animal blood, and hazardous or caustic chemicals.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.
Company Information
- NAMSA Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Company.
- NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.