RD Laboratory Technician If interested in learning more about this position, please send resumes directly to Shannon at sfitch @actalentservices.comPosition Summary The Laboratory Technician supports and performs all routine testing needed in the RD Microbiology and Particulate laboratory. The Laboratory Technician prepares samples and supplies for testing supports disinfection cleaning microbial ingress sub-visible particulate testing and manages the preventive maintenance calibration and validation initiatives for all laboratory equipment. The incumbent works under general direction and uses judgment to make the correct decisions. Position Duties and Responsibilities
Work is performed under general direction from the Laboratory Manager and/or Scientists Engineers
Sample preparation for:
o Microbiological Testing
o Sub-visible Particulate Testing
Supports disinfection and cleaning validation studies with BSL2 microorganisms
Supports microbial ingress testing with BSL2 microorganisms
Supports sub-visible injected particulate testing
Performs microbiological and particulate sample processing via vacuum filtration
Daily duties include:
o Equipment Monitoring
o Environmental Monitoring
o Water Purification System Maintenance
o Material / Glassware Preparation
o Paperwork Review
o Scanning and archiving of laboratory records
Other duties as assigned
Requirements/Preferences:
Education Minimum Requirement Associates Degree
Education Preferred - Bachelors Degree
Skills Competency Requirements
Associate's Degree in science or engineering discipline or 2-year trade/military school and 5 years of microbiology/chemistry laboratory experience
Demonstrates the ability to work under minimal direction
Demonstrates ability to comply with established procedures.
Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer system including Microsoft Office Applications Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Clear high performance orientation committed to completion of agreed upon objectives and takes pride in work
Preferences
Bachelors in science or engineering discipline and 1-2 years of microbiology/chemistry laboratory experience
Experience/knowledge of microbiological and particulate test method development and validation
Experience/knowledge of purified water systems design and operation
Experience/knowledge of wet-lab skills pipetting sample handling liquid waste collection and disposal etc.
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