USA Lab Technician I
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Details:
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Cambridge MA is currently looking for a Lab Technician - I to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Lab Technician - I
Duration: 23 months contract extendable up to 48 months
Location: Cambridge MA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description: (Required):
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Cambridge MA is currently looking for a Lab Technician - I to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Lab Technician - I
Duration: 23 months contract extendable up to 48 months
Location: Cambridge MA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description: (Required):
Manager prefers AS Degree with 2 years of experience working as a Lab Technician OR a BS Degree with 0-1 years of experience working in lab as a research role (pipetting aseptic technique media/buffer prep etc.
Please note this will only be a Lab Tech role the candidate will not be doing any research work or running/conducting any experiments and they should be ok doing this for the entire duration of the contract.
Please note this will only be a Lab Tech role the candidate will not be doing any research work or running/conducting any experiments and they should be ok doing this for the entire duration of the contract.
Role Summary
The primary role of the Media Prep Technician is to prepare pharmaceutical buffers agar plates and tissue culture media for Pfizers lab operations in Cambridge MA. Formulating buffers plates and media for the PRD community allows our scientists to focus their time and skills on developing Breakthroughs That Change Patients Lives.
The primary role of the Media Prep Technician is to prepare pharmaceutical buffers agar plates and tissue culture media for Pfizers lab operations in Cambridge MA. Formulating buffers plates and media for the PRD community allows our scientists to focus their time and skills on developing Breakthroughs That Change Patients Lives.
Role Responsibilties
Prepare buffers and media in final volumes ranging from 100ml to 200L for PRD customers in accordance with formulation documents standard operating procedures and good lab practices.
Accurately and legibly record weights pH and other parameters on formulation worksheets.
Perform thorough reviews of the formulation worksheets completed by team members.
Conduct daily checks of stock solutions at customer locations in KSQ1 and KSQ2 to maintain pre-determined inventory levels. When stock levels are low place orders for replacement solutions in the eSolutions formulation request system.
Communicate with customers through the Media Prep Team distribution email.
Place orders for raw materials and solution preparation supplies using Pfizers purchasing system and vendor-supported managed inventory program.
Maintain safety and good housekeeping including calibrating and cleaning lab instruments and equipment.
Follow guidelines and rules set by Media Prep Lab Lead.
Prepare buffers and media in final volumes ranging from 100ml to 200L for PRD customers in accordance with formulation documents standard operating procedures and good lab practices.
Accurately and legibly record weights pH and other parameters on formulation worksheets.
Perform thorough reviews of the formulation worksheets completed by team members.
Conduct daily checks of stock solutions at customer locations in KSQ1 and KSQ2 to maintain pre-determined inventory levels. When stock levels are low place orders for replacement solutions in the eSolutions formulation request system.
Communicate with customers through the Media Prep Team distribution email.
Place orders for raw materials and solution preparation supplies using Pfizers purchasing system and vendor-supported managed inventory program.
Maintain safety and good housekeeping including calibrating and cleaning lab instruments and equipment.
Follow guidelines and rules set by Media Prep Lab Lead.
Basic Qualifications
Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience.
Math and algebra skills.
Good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
Problem solving and troubleshooting solutions.
Capable of working independently and organizing work activities.
Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience.
Math and algebra skills.
Good oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
Problem solving and troubleshooting solutions.
Capable of working independently and organizing work activities.
Preferred Qualifications
One year or more of experience in a similar role with Biopharma.
Familiarity with laboratory practices and aseptic technique.
Data extrapolation and reporting.
One year or more of experience in a similar role with Biopharma.
Familiarity with laboratory practices and aseptic technique.
Data extrapolation and reporting.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Stand for extended periods of time.
Climb stairs kneel or crouch to retrieve items.
Lift up to 44lb(20L) and push and pull carts.
Perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
Must be able to perform algebraic mathematical calculations and determine molarity and percentages. Autonomously calculates volumes of required solution components based on mathematical calculations.
Stand for extended periods of time.
Climb stairs kneel or crouch to retrieve items.
Lift up to 44lb(20L) and push and pull carts.
Perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
Must be able to perform algebraic mathematical calculations and determine molarity and percentages. Autonomously calculates volumes of required solution components based on mathematical calculations.
