Laboratory Technician, R&D
Laboratory Technician, R&D
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Job Description
Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry age sex marital status national origin disability or veteran status.
Why youll love working atAxogen:
- Friendly openandfunteam culturethat values uniqueperspectives
- Company-wide dedicationto profoundly impacting patients lives
- Comprehensive high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire
- Educationalassistanceavailable for all employees
- Matching 401(k)retirementplan
- Paid holidaysincluding floating holidaysto be used at your discretion
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering business development and clinical research activities objectively target advancements in standards of care.
Job Summary of the Laboratory Technician R&D
The Laboratory Technician plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of Axogens R&D laboratory. This position is responsible for executing routine experiments and testing preparing and analyzing biological and tissue-based samples and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The Laboratory Technician will ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous materials maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab workflows. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a regulated environment.
Requirements of the Laboratory Technician R&D
- Associates degree in a scientific or technical field. Bachelors degree preferred.
- 1 year of laboratory experience in a regulated industry (medical device biologics or pharmaceutical preferred).
- Experience working with animal and/or human tissues is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols including handling hazardous and biohazardous substances.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow detailed protocols and SOPs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician R&D
The specific duties of the Laboratory Technician R&D include but are not limited to:
- Conduct daily operations of the laboratory including inventory management equipment maintenance and supply coordination.
- Execute routine experiments and testing in support of R&D studies.
- Prepare and process biological and tissue-based samples for analysis.
- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records including notebooks and electronic data systems.
- Operate calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Handle and dispose of hazardous and biohazardous materials in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in the development validation and documentation of test methods and protocols.
- Support product development activities including feasibility verification and stability testing.
- Monitor and manage laboratory inventory including ordering and restocking supplies.
- Participate in lab safety audits and maintain a clean organized and compliant work environment.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows.
Location
111 West Oak Ave. Tampa FL 33602
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Benefits/Compensation
This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Benefits offered for this position include Health Dental Vision Matching 401K Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver Leave Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Disability Insurance as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
