Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Lab Assistant (Entry)
Location: Kansas City MO 64120
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: -Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Job Description:
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This position performs routine testing on all samples in the Analytical Services laboratory providing analytical data for process control quality control process development product development and waste management.
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Employee will be required to work eight hours shifts and rotating days within shift every three to four months.
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The KC Quality Control lab is a 24 hours production site that operates on three shifts.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions.
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Work a variety of shifts (including weekends and holidays).
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Request additional work to increase team productivity.
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Prepare solutions clean glassware dispose of solid/liquid waste and other duties to help in the overall operations of the laboratory.
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Train others on waste management.
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Alert lab leadership of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity supply inventory safety concerns or analysis irregularities.
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Communicate troubleshooting opportunities in testing processes.
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Perform routine analytical testing as directed by protocols and work instructions.
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Work a variety of shifts (including weekends and holidays).
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Request additional work to increase team productivity.
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Conduct basic (operational) preventative maintenance according to work instructions.
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Identify and communicate operational issues of laboratory instruments and equipment KPIs Understand and operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Chromatography Data System (CDS) system and other instrument specific computer systems.
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Search various databases for test methods specifications and standards to locate information required to complete analyses.
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Promptly and accurately record calculate and report analytical results.
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Review analytical data and various LIMS reports.
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Communicate and discuss any issues with team members and supervisor.
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Complete data entry for metrics and KPIs Identify process improvement ideas and communicate opportunities.
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Assist in improving established procedures and implementing continuous improvement projects.
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Communicate testing results to customers as required; act with customers in mind. Notify leads when supplies/consumables are at critical levels.
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Observe good safety and housekeeping practices.
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Participate in lab/site safety programs and cross site initiatives.
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Maintain knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations waste determinations waste codes and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks
Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma a minimum of 1-year lab experience
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Good oral and written communication skills.
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High attention to details and an ability to analyze outcomes against a standard.
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Ability to diagnose the typical instrument problems with little or no assistance and provide assistance to others.
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Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to optimize efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications:
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.