Laboratory Technician I-Department of Neurosurgery-GMP

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Laboratory Technician I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:	The primary responsibilities of this position are conducting procedures for Environmental Monitoring of the GMP facility of the HAL and the Cancer and Genetics Facility during the course of a clinical manufacturing. Maintaining the laboratory in working conditions in compliance with GMP standards that include inventory tracking and ordering maintaining proper inventory in compliance with GMP and in compliance with EH&S and Radiation Safety maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment in clean and working conditions at all times logging in samples and reagents/materials responsible for monitoring lab including overseeing hazardous waste disposal radioactive waste disposal and keeping protocols and chemicals and radioactive material inventory up-to-date. Maintaining an up-to-date training on standard operating procedure (SOPs) as overviewed by the QA unit as well as on safety protocols in compliance with EH&S Radiation Control safety. Review and revision of GMP SOPs. Testing of clinical-grade preparations in compliance with cGMP for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of New Investigational Drugs (INDs) to be used in clinical trials at UF or elsewhere. These activities require strict adherence to written protocols proper reporting and data entry. The release of clinical drugs will depend on the result from these activities upon review by the PI (principle investigator) and the independent Quality Assurance unit. During the course of these assays the candidate will perform standard laboratory techniques that include but are not limited to cell culture molecular biology (PCR western blot dot blot hybridization protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis) microscopy pH and conductivity. These activities included reagent preparations storage and tracking of expiration date in compliance with GMP. 10% - Clinical assay clinical sample receiving logging in tracking and sample processing for testing storing shipping. Assistance with facility and equipment cleaning and maintenance will also be required.
Expected Salary:	Salary commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:	Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:	-Experience with clean room work and GLP/GMP regulations as well as mammalian cell culture andvirology. -Bachelors degree in biology microbiology biochemistry or animal sciences.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For consideration please complete an application and include a cover letterresumeand the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To claimveteranspreferenceindicatethe claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and anyadditionalsupporting documentation based on the type of claim. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Laboratory Technician IClassification Minimum Requirements:Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate f...

Classification Title:	Laboratory Technician I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Job Description:	The primary responsibilities of this position are conducting procedures for Environmental Monitoring of the GMP facility of the HAL and the Cancer and Genetics Facility during the course of a clinical manufacturing. Maintaining the laboratory in working conditions in compliance with GMP standards that include inventory tracking and ordering maintaining proper inventory in compliance with GMP and in compliance with EH&S and Radiation Safety maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment in clean and working conditions at all times logging in samples and reagents/materials responsible for monitoring lab including overseeing hazardous waste disposal radioactive waste disposal and keeping protocols and chemicals and radioactive material inventory up-to-date. Maintaining an up-to-date training on standard operating procedure (SOPs) as overviewed by the QA unit as well as on safety protocols in compliance with EH&S Radiation Control safety. Review and revision of GMP SOPs. Testing of clinical-grade preparations in compliance with cGMP for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of New Investigational Drugs (INDs) to be used in clinical trials at UF or elsewhere. These activities require strict adherence to written protocols proper reporting and data entry. The release of clinical drugs will depend on the result from these activities upon review by the PI (principle investigator) and the independent Quality Assurance unit. During the course of these assays the candidate will perform standard laboratory techniques that include but are not limited to cell culture molecular biology (PCR western blot dot blot hybridization protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis) microscopy pH and conductivity. These activities included reagent preparations storage and tracking of expiration date in compliance with GMP. 10% - Clinical assay clinical sample receiving logging in tracking and sample processing for testing storing shipping. Assistance with facility and equipment cleaning and maintenance will also be required.
Expected Salary:	Salary commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:	Associates degree in an appropriate area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:	-Experience with clean room work and GLP/GMP regulations as well as mammalian cell culture andvirology. -Bachelors degree in biology microbiology biochemistry or animal sciences.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For consideration please complete an application and include a cover letterresumeand the names and email addresses of three to five references. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To claimveteranspreferenceindicatethe claim on the application and provide required documentation by uploading a DD-214 (or equivalent certification from the Department of Veteran Affairs) and anyadditionalsupporting documentation based on the type of claim. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes