Laboratory Technician

Position Laboratory Technician Location Covington, GA Duration 12+ Months Contract Hours 40 hours per week. Shift 1st Shift Job Description This position is responsible for working with R&D Engineers, Scientists, and Managers to perform laboratory testing and development duties. The role includes planning, organizing, scheduling, and tracking work activities while ensuring compliance with GLP and/or the BD UCC quality system. Responsibilities Performs, organizes, plans, and documents R&D activities leading to new or improved medical products and processes. Designs, reviews, plans, conducts, and documents laboratory experiments for the verification of new or improved products and processes. Develops, organizes, plans, validates and documents test methods that may be used for product development. Prepares protocols, test reports, test methods, and data summaries for Engineers or Scientists. Produces and maintains laboratory documentation that thoroughly, neatly, and accurately records all R&D activities. Performs tests and experiments in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and/or Quality System Regulations (QSR). Sets up, safely operates, and maintains laboratory equipment and test instruments. Qualifications Must be a self‑starter and work with minimal supervision. Strong critical thinking skills and ability to review large quantities of data to make decisions. Demonstrates resourcefulness in problem solving. Detail oriented and able to organize large amounts of work and data, including good documentation practices. Proficient in personal computer use with intermediate keyboarding skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and databases. Plans effectively and is team oriented. Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication. Education and Experience Minimum of an associate degree; engineering or science major preferred. 2–4 years of related experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry. High school diploma or equivalent. 3–5 years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry. Knowledge or experience performing basic laboratory activities, safety protocols, and equipment. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or government regulations; ability to write protocols, simple reports, and business correspondence. Mathematical Skills Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; working knowledge of statistics desired. Reasoning Ability Good judgment; ability to solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. All product and process development activities within a team are carried out according to applicable laws and regulations. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit, walk, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Some lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. Work Environment Exposure to warehouse, manufacturing environment (noise, heat), laboratory, and office settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr