Drug Manufacturing Technician

Drug Manufacturing Technician (Temp To Perm)

Location: Gretna, LA

Timings: 9 AM - 2:30 PM, Tue-Fri, and 9 AM - 4:30 PM on Mondays

Pay: $14/hr

Description: Accessioning Responsibilities:

• Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis
• Review and document acceptability of specimen and chain of custody forms
• Destroy specimens as needed
• Clean and maintain work area daily
• Inspect all trash bags once aliquoting process is completed to ensure sample and document removal
• Process Triage request
• Assist Sample Handling area
• Prepare samples for shipment
• Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring confidentiality of donor information
• Must comply with company policy

Basic Qualifications | Education:

• High school education or GED preferred

Competencies:

• Basic ability to use a computer
• Basic ability to understand laboratory technique and procedures
• Basic ability to communicate ideas
• Advanced ability to understand certification requirements for SAMHSA, CAP-FUDT, and other regulatory bodies
• Basic ability to understand the function of a Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other laboratory computer systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Ability to have full body movement
• Must have vision and hearing corrected to meet minimum acceptable norms

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

• Ability to cope with stress due to production obligations
• Ability to read and comprehend the SOP, Federal (49 CFR Part 40) and CAP-FUDT guidelines
• Ability to communicate with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to provide input and recommendations on operations

Work Environment:

• Climate-controlled office and testing laboratory environment
• Ability to handle urine
• May be potential exposure to toxic or hazardous materials