Laboratory Technician I

Laboratory Technician I

The Laboratory Technician I will provide support for non-research biological science work to the Specimen Triage and Tracking Laboratory. The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs non-research biological science work or biological science support work in various scientific and public health areas associated with numerous biological agents.
• Responsible for formulating media orders to support DSR activities.
• Process and formulate reagent and media orders, including plates, buffers dyes, broths etc.
• Responsible for ordering glassware, chemicals, and other equipment and supplies required to formulate and process media order.
• Create and maintain documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment to include cleaning of equipment, laboratory and disposing of biohazard waste.
• Responsible for order chemicals to keep lab stocked of ingredients.
• Work collaboratively with team members ensuring effect process flow.
• Document temperature ranges for freezers, refrigerators, balances and various hoods used, cleaning out of desiccators, water baths etc.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, basic medical science, or environmental laboratory science, or
• 2-5 years of equivalent experience

Required:

• Experience working with established SOPs across molecular and microbiologist techniques.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the preparation of memos and reports.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Previous experience with "chain of custody" materials and transfers.
• Experience modifying methods based upon evaluation of research results.
• Demonstrated skills and experience writing project reports, research protocols and manuscripts.
• Specific detailed knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements, handling of clinical specimens, and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of documentation for equipment calibration and validation.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inventory software functions.

Language Skills:

• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Requirement: Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.