Lab Technician

Description:

Lab Operations Technician


2nd shift hours: 2:00 pm- 10:30 Pm


What's In It For You?
• #####2-#####4 per hour pay rate
• A chance to begin your career at one of the world's premier medical technology companies.
• Strong opportunity for career growth within the field of biochemistry and lab equipment operations [great for biology students and recent grads!]
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, producing lateral flow diagnostics products such as COVID-19.


About the Opportunity:
Becton Dickinson [BD] is hiring multiple Lab Operation Technicians to work at our Torrey Pines Laboratories near UC San Diego. Become a part of our Covid19 response team!
Responsibilities:
• Perform routine laboratory duties and operate Reel-to-Reel equipment designed for applying diagnostic antibody solutions to test strip material.
• Monitor & adjust optical inspection systems to ensure proper material deposition to media.
• Build devices to support Quality Control and R&D.
• Record equipment daily readings, function checks and accurate completion of QA Documents [batch records, SOPs, training records].
• Perform & document periodic preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain necessary workplace/station organization of tools, supplies and paperwork utilizing 5S methodology.
• Comply with all safety/infection control policies and procedures.


Requirements:
• Associates Degree in Biological Sciences, Trade School Certificate, or equivalent preferred
• Previous lab experience and equipment operation a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with general lab personal protective equipment and practices
• Ability to work in collaborative, flexible work environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, especially during training
• Able to perform accurate math calculations
• Ability to follow directions
About BD:
BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. BD leads in patient and healthcare worker safety and the technologies that enable medical research and clinical laboratories. The company provides innovative solutions that help advance medical research and genomics, enhance the diagnosis of infectious disease and cancer, improve medication management, promote infection prevention, equip surgical and interventional procedures and support the management of diabetes.