Laboratory Technician I

SUMMARY

Laboratory Technician I is responsible for the creation of finished goods in the Normal Human and Animal processing laboratory. These activities include the processing of raw materials using basic laboratory functions, detailed record keeping and compliance with standard laboratory practices.  We encourage candidates who are passionate about working in a laboratory setting to apply.

This position will 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), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), EMEA and FDA Guidelines, general State and Country Regulations such as but not limited to (CLIA, CAP, USP, ISO 9001, USDA regulations, HTA license, DEA and State Controlled Substance programs) where site appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Processing of human and animal biological samples to finished goods, by filtering, aliquoting, and labeling raw material in accordance with our SOPs. 
• Create detailed records of all processes, data, and results in specified forms. Processes must be completed per work instructions.
• Coordinate with documentation, inventory, and shipping teams to ensure finished goods are created, processed and shipped with accuracy and in a timely manner. 
• Maintain a clean and orderly processing environment, practice safe work habits, ensure that all safety guidelines are strictly followed while complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory, including maintenance of equipment and inventory of consumable supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and /or Experience

Other Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation, and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple processes and manage deadlines.
• Must have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. 
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

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, display manual dexterity, reach with hand and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

A full-time Monday through Friday workweek during general business hours. While performing the duties of this job use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials is required. The employee has potential for exposure to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, biohazards, flammable liquids. The employee is occasionally required to use equipment with moving mechanical parts, with risk of electrical shock and vibration. 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.