Lab Support Technician

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Job description

The laboratory technician prepares and weighs samples for testing and analysis. May setup and conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, researcher, or scientist. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments and also involved in media prep.

• Completes routine laboratory procedures such as but not limited to preparation of solvents, buffers, resins, reagent solutions, media prep, mixing of chemicals, etc.
• Reports timely and accurate test results according to laboratory policies and procedures
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and troubleshooting.
• Stores chemicals properly, disposes of chemical waste, adheres to safety procedures, and participates in safety programs.
• Manages inventory, maintains, processes, and orders laboratory supplies including glassware, and chemicals for biotech/pharmaceutical processes.
• Maintains records utilizing electronic laboratory notebooks (eLNs) .
• Maintains files, tracks orders, and processes shipping requests.
• Tracks and documents chemical usage and inventory.
• Glass wash and restocking, chemical repacking, cylinder delivery and pickup, managing dry ice and liquid nitrogen dispensing, and waste disposal.
• Maintains clean room to prevent contamination and integrity of production..
• Calibrate balances and pH meters.
• Clean and prepare dissolution baths and sonicators.
• Inspect laboratory safety stations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required; associate's degree preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years required experience in a customer facing or laboratory environment