Lab Technician

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education.

As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Position : Lab Technician

Location : Bend, OR 97701

Duration : 12 Months (Potential for conversion to FTE based on performance and business needs.)

Job Type : Contract

Work Type : Onsite

Shift : Monday to Friday 08 : 00 AM to 05 : 00 PM

How will you make an impact?

• This role provides analytical testing support in a fast-paced GMP laboratory environment.
• Makes detailed observations and reviews; documents and communicates test results; recommends solutions.
• Authors SOPs, Deviation Reports, and Out of Specification Reports.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives with respect to training and improving efficiency while maintaining quality.

What will you do?

• Perform testing with the following instrumentation : HPLC, GC, PXRD, Dissolution, DSC, FT-IR and KF.
• Records and reports results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures and systems.
• Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work by creating documentation of the testing / analysis and obtained results.
• Collaborates with internal scientific, analytical, laboratory and quality functional areas to meet project and team objectives.
• Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems.
• Maintains laboratory work space to ensure it is audit ready.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety guidelines.
• Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology or related science or engineering field or equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
• No experience required, experience in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Excellent critical and logical thinking skills to solve problems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of GMP and data integrity (ALCOA) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to author Standard Operating Procedures, protocols and reports.

Physical Requirements :

• Typically requires standing and walking for a shift.
• Occasionally requires lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity and visual abilities.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.