Lab Technician

Position : Lab Technician

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Start Time : 7:00 PM

End Time : 5:00 AM

Total Hours/week : 40.00

Hours: 7:00pm - 5:00am (Monday - Thursday)

Description:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products. Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with scientific operations.
• Creates solutions, powders, and liquids for batches to meet specifications
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High school with technical certification in the area of laboratory operations plus 3 years laboratory experience , AS degree in a scientific discipline with 2-3 years laboratory experience,
• BS degree in a scientific discipline plus 1-2 years laboratory experience

Basic Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills required
• Ability to operate independently

Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required