R&D Laboratory Technician

Rose International
Indianola, PA, USA
Temporary

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate's Degree in science or engineering discipline or 2-year trade / military school and 5 years of microbiology / chemistry laboratory experience OR
  • Bachelor’s in science or engineering discipline and 1-2 years of microbiology / chemistry laboratory experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Demonstrates the ability to work under minimal direction
  • Demonstrates ability to comply with established procedures
  • Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer system including Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Clear high-performance orientation; committed to completion of agreed upon objectives and takes pride in work

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Experience / knowledge of microbiological and particulate test method development and validation
  • Experience / knowledge of purified water systems (design and operation)
  • Experience / knowledge of wet-lab skills (pipetting, sample handling, liquid waste collection and disposal, etc.)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technician supports and performs all routine testing needed in the R&D Microbiology and Particulate laboratory.

The Laboratory Technician prepares samples and supplies for testing, supports disinfection, cleaning, microbial ingress, sub-visible particulate testing, and manages the preventive maintenance, calibration, and validation initiatives for all laboratory equipment.

The incumbent works under general direction and uses judgment to make the correct decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work is performed under general direction from the Laboratory Manager and / or Scientists & Engineers
  • Sample preparation for :

oMicrobiological Testing

oSub-visible Particulate Testing

  • Supports disinfection and cleaning validation studies with BSL2 microorganisms
  • Supports microbial ingress testing with BSL2 microorganisms
  • Supports sub-visible, injected particulate testing
  • Performs microbiological and particulate sample processing via vacuum filtration
  • Daily duties include :

o Equipment Monitoring

o Environmental Monitoring

o Water Purification System Maintenance

o Material / Glassware Preparation

o Paperwork Review

o Scanning and archiving of laboratory records

Drug screen & criminal background check will be required

  • Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
  • Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.
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