Laboratory Technician (Entry)-Biological R&D-R&D-PH-US

RD Laboratory Technician If interested in learning more about this position, please send resumes directly to Shannon at sfitch @actalentservices.comPosition Summary The Laboratory Technician supports and performs all routine testing needed in the RD 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. Position Duties and Responsibilities

Work is performed under general direction from the Laboratory Manager and/or Scientists Engineers

Sample preparation for:

o Microbiological Testing

o Sub-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

Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Preferences:

Education Minimum Requirement Associates Degree

Education Preferred - Bachelors Degree

Skills Competency Requirements

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

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

Preferences

Bachelors in science or engineering discipline and 1-2 years of microbiology/chemistry laboratory experience

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.

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