Lab Technician – Quality Operations Virology Laboratory 1St Shift

• Assist in Laboratory Investigations
• Assist/Perform assigned laboratory testing
• Contribute and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Initiate maintenance Work Orders when needed
• Verify and validate data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Compile and report laboratory test results
• Alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems
• Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
• Review documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Maintaining testing reagents and supplies
• Understand company policies and procedures, i.e., Safety, SOP’s, and cGMP’s
• Demonstrate ability to recognize potential safety hazards
• Understand and perform basic laboratory techniques/procedures as per training and SOPs
• Demonstrate ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner
• Communicate effectively between departments, shifts and employees
• Participate in trouble shooting and problem solving for routine tests and processes
• Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to assigned work
• Demonstrate technical awareness using data, good judgment, and experience

• Two years associate degree in science or
• One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.

• Competent using Window-based applications
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/chemistry
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic virology techniques

• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers
• Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close-vision work

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