Laboratory Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Technician is a member of the team developing and manufacturing vaccines. This position provides lab support to all laboratories in accordance with GLP and GMP procedures. Cleans and sterilizes all glassware, plasticware, tools and other items related to GLP & GMP. Performs critical cleaning of the manufacturing facility and equipment. Performs media preparation, hazardous waste and sharps disposal, freezer, refrigerator and incubator monitoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Clean and sterilize all GMP glassware, plasticware and lab utensils for use in the GMP fermentation following established procedures
•Maintain appropriate stock levels of prepared glassware for laboratories
•Assist in the weighing of media components for GMP and research fermentation
• Assist in GMP and research fermentations as needed.
•Clean and sanitize cGMP fermentation and purification labs.
• Decontaminate and dispose of all trash from all labs as appropriate following established SOPs
•Handle hazardous waste coordination for buildings 1 and 3; identify hazardous materials and how to handle/dispose of them safely.
•Draft and/or revise SOPs for operation of all glassware equipment
•Provide information to Materials Management as needed and maintain stock levels of lab supplies
•Monitor and record temperatures of walk-in cold room and warm room (37 degrees C) and incubators, refrigerators, and Freezers in building 1, 3 &4
•Replace recording charts as assigned on a weekly basis or as appropriate
•Assemble equipment for laboratories as needed
• Miscellaneous duties include preparation of media, reagents and buffers, cleaning water baths, filling pipette boxes, etc.
•Provide support to Materials Management as requested.
• Assist in GMP and research fermentations as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
•High School diploma required. Associate’s Degree in a scientific field preferred; can be offset with one to two years experience in a related field.
•Experience in or strong understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
•Aseptic handling techniques are highly desired.
•Computer proficiency with office applications and electronic mail.
•Must be careful and thorough, with a high degree of attention paid to SOPs within the laboratory setting.
•Ability to work as part of a team, communicates problems or ideas effectively, and possesses tolerance for repetitive tasks.
•Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends