Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Parker Hannifin Corporation's Bioscience & Water Filtration Division focuses on the intersection of biological sciences and filtration technologies to address critical challenges in manufacturing processes. We bring decades of experience in the Food & Beverage, Microelectronics, Industrial & Chemical, and Biopharmaceutical industries where purity is a key component in our customer's final products.

Within our unique platform, we partner with Biopharmaceutical industry leaders to design bioprocess solutions which streamline production times and increase production volumes. Our engineering expertise in filtration, bioprocess containers, single use assemblies and sensors are integrated to create scalable and automated systems used across biotechnology upstream and downstream applications.

Parker Bioscience's success is built on a foundation of core company values but more importantly from our team members who play a vital role in our continued growth.

Join our team and make the world a safer place for generations to come through innovation focused on sustainable solutions.

Position Summary:

The position is a hands-on Laboratory Technician position with an emphasis on analytical and microbiological testing, conducting quality control tests, and performing general sustaining activities in the laboratory all related to the production of biopharmaceutical and filtration products.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

Works within engineering and cross-functional teams within and/or across the business unit. This position does not have direct reports.

Key Accountabilities:

• Operate and collect data using various analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, FTIR, UV-Vis, Total Organic Carbons (TOC), Particle Size Analysis (PSA), Non-Volatile Residue (NVR), Material Characterization Testing, etc.
• Performs routine microbiological testing such as endotoxin (LAL) testing, environmental monitoring (EM), nonviable particulates, bioburden, autoclave sterilization, and heterotrophic plate counts (HPC).
• Provide support on research and development in the area of sensing devices, filters, lab systems, and other single use devices.
• Perform root cause analysis on product failures, supports internal and external customer requests by providing timely results using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Summarize information into laboratory reports using Good Document Practices (GDP) for customer facing applications, product validations, and support of internal production protocols.
• Take stock of lab consumables (order more as needed), coordinate equipment calibrations, performs general laboratory upkeep such as washing glassware and managing chemical inventory and waste streams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials and Previous Experience:

• Recent College Graduate with a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular and Cellular Biology or a related STEM major is necessary to be considered. No prior work experience necessary.
• Highly motivated to learn new skills, especially in the areas of microbiological testing, analytical analysis of organic and inorganic compounds, research and development, GDP/GLP/GMP, troubleshooting of products, processes, and equipment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a laboratory and production environment with flexibility to work on a highly diverse range of assignments and prioritize as required by the business objective.
• Ability to be self-managing and task focused.
• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, management, external vendors and customers.
• Technical Depth and Breadth:
• Learn and maintains required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:
• In coordination with team members, initiate contact with other support groups to resolve problems.
• Apply structured problem-solving skills to help drive improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.
• Consistently open to change and new ideas.

• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:

• Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance.
• Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.

• Builds and leverages strong relationships beyond the Engineering department to accomplish team goals.

  Communication/Contact with Others:

• Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.

• Able to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.

  Physical and Mental Demands:

  With or without reasonable accommodation:

• Physical: Sit, stand, walk short distances, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, use hands to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone, have close vision for computer work. Mental: Learn and apply new software, remember processes, maintain focus, communicate effectively, make timely decisions, work independently.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $28/hr to $42/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.