Lab Technologist

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Job description

S inclair Research, located just 15 miles east of Columbia, helps to develop new drugs, medical devices and diagnostics. We make a difference in the health and wellness of others. Your role is vital to improving the health of your family, friends, and animals. We will train you to have a career in the Research industry. A career that truly makes a difference.

We are looking for two Laboratory Technologist. This position will perform all routine sample analysis and other study related activities in compliance with relevant regulations including GLP. Be responsible for sample disposition, testing and analysis, and reporting results within your area. The Laboratory Technologist will also monitor laboratory supplies and cleanliness to provide a clean and regulatory compliant laboratory. Sufficiently knowledgeable and self-reliant to perform most relevant research activities without supervision. Has an advanced skillset and takes the lead with advanced procedures and tasks as a subject matter expert.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience; high school diploma or GED and with five years' experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: It is highly desirable to be working toward or have achieved relevant certification from an external accrediting body (ie. MLS/MLT or ISAC) or equivalent.

Job Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Refine and develop Sinclair Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Is compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC and routinely resolves issues that may be non-compliant.
· Perform laboratory functions and maintain a clean work environment following appropriate laboratory standards in a consistent and professional manner. Identifies and routinely resolves issues that may adversely impact ALCOA+, FDA, and USDA regulatory compliance.
· Demonstrate mastery of core skills and serves as a subject matter expert in one or more areas. Cross trains and demonstrates proficiency in advanced skills from another area. Has competencies from another discipline.
· Responsible for routine and non-routine preparation of necessary equipment, materials, and data files for individual studies. Review of protocols and planning/organizing of complex study events with ability to proactively identify adverse events related to study procedures.
· Perform advanced/specialized analysis procedures independently (such as Blood Smears, Analyte/Method Validation, Flow Cytometry panel design etc.). Develops novel techniques for study purposes and creates related training material.
· Communicates effectively and professionally with outside departments, clients, management and other employees. Maintains departmental study activity schedule. Presents new ideas clearly and effectively with solutions and justifications. Motivates and is a mentor to team members.
· Meets excellent data quality performance standards and proactively assists coworkers in their improvement of data quality. Reviews sample analysis paperwork and activities to ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
· Assists in responding to QA/QC audits. Ensures study timelines are followed, including data submission to other departments and adapts to changes in schedules.

· Development/review of departmental SOPs and training documents. Serves as a Certified Trainer for departmental sign-offs.