Research Technician I
Research Technician I
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Job Description
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
The Research Technician is primarily responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses under the direction of a lab manager or research scientist. Duties include but are not limited to specimen management specimen pipetting instrument operation/maintenance data entry specimen storage following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean sterile and in proper working order. Applicant may be responsible for calibration of instruments and conducts routine tasks as directed. Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Qualifications :
Essential Job Duties:
Level I Minimum
- Perform sample preparation steps which may include specimen pipetting with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Provide support as an instrument operator to both BioPharma and Clinical projects
- Execute supervised experiments adhering to protocols.
- Perform reagent and material preparation for testing
- Maintain adequate inventory of supplies reagents and materials needed for testing
- Document remedial action troubleshooting quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance
- Adhere to established processing timelines
- Perform data queries of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Backup to Research Lab Assistant as volume / need requires. For example:
- Custom labelling of samples
- Retrieve and catalog samples for testing
- Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
- Perform cleaning and maintenance duties for laboratory spaces and instrumentation
- Accurately prepare label and store reagents standards controls and patient specimens for analytical clinical and biopharma validations analysis and short and long-term storage
- Calibrate and maintain all assigned laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
- Operate all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
- Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
- Disposes of bio hazardous materials chemical waste sharp and other potentially hazardous materials according to regulations
- Review daily run documentation for completeness and accuracy with provided reviewer guidelines.
- Keep accurate documentation of all research project steps according to Viracor BioPharma Eurofins regulatory guidelines
- Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
- Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
- Other duties as assigned by management
Level II Minimum Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
- Learn new techniques and instrumentation
- Function as an independent instrument operator on multiple platforms for both BioPharma and Clinical projects
- Execute higher complexity experiments adhering to protocols with limited supervision.
- Trainer of instrument operators.
- Review validation reports standard operating procedures and study-specific work instructions for completeness and accuracy with provided reviewer guidelines.
- Accurate pipetting and bench-level skills (i.e. pipette standard curves to within accurate limits stated in procedure manual)
- Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
- Other duties as assigned by management
Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- BS or BA in biological physical chemical or clinical laboratory science
- Willingness to work with potentially infectious human blood and other bodily fluids
- Ability to work with automated and manual platforms
- Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques
- Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs
- Ability to read interpret and comply with documents such as internal SOPs operating and maintenance instructions and company policies
- Position may require evening hours
- Goal oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in the organization
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Keenly attentive to detail
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs with database skill preferred
Additional Information :
Additional information
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION
As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and vacation personal days and dental and vision options.
Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship
Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
