Lab Technician

Biological Lab Technician (multiple openings) Location: Salisbury, MD Industry: Pharmaceutical Shift Hours: 5:30am-4pm or 4:30pm Mon - Thurs. (will work 4 out of 5 of those days) Salary: $17-$18/hr. (Salary depends on completed education) Employment Type: Contract till the end of November 2026 (contract) Position Overview Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs and processing the blood in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting. Selected workers will be trained in all SOPs and cGMPs, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques. Primary Role Responsibilities Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; includes setting up and preparing the collection area, cleaning, and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; includes all processing lab assignments – centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of biosafety cabinets (hoods). Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP's. Clean and maintain production equipment. Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags. Skill and/or Education Requirements 1‑2 years experience in a production environment is desirable. Minimum high school diploma; BS degree preferred. Able to follow written procedures and carry them out to completion. Organization skills, time‑management skills, excellent attendance. Written and oral communication skills. Teamwork – willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives. Computer skills. Working Conditions Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas. Some overtime work will be required. May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), repetitive motions, and chemical hazards. Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. People with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply. EOE/ADA IND123 #J-18808-Ljbffr