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Senior Laboratory Technician

Position Description/Summary:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a dynamic organization that is looking for motivated scientists to develop the highest quality processes, analytics, and products for our clients. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, to the cell and gene therapy field, for our client partners and the patients they serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to join our organization now and into the future.

What will you do:

The Sr. Lab Technician is responsible, with guidance from Principal Investigators or other senior lab personnel, for performing records in the Science and Technology Team (STT) laboratory in Alachua, FL. The primary function of the STT is to develop novel manufacturing and analytical platforms and technologies for use in cell and viral vector manufacturing. The Technician will apply their technical skills to complete their tasks/assignments in the STT Laboratories to assist in meeting the goals of the STT group. Duties include performing and reviewing records, preparing buffers, reagents, and tubing assemblies, cell passaging, cleaning the lab. The incumbent is expected to maintain high standards for the work they perform.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing, recording, and organizing experiments under the guidance from senior lab personnel and/or Principal Investigators.
• Maintaining accurate records according to GDP guidelines to support regulatory filings and protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Thermo Fisher required standards.
• Other miscellaneous activities as needed.
• Implements routine lab preparations for the production, purification, and testing of viral vectors. These preparations include, but not limited to, buffers, reagents, and tubing assemblies.
• Maintains laboratory organization and cleanliness.

Education

Preferred Qualifications:
BS in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, or a related field, with no experience.

Ability to perform algebra and understand chemical and biological hazards is essential. Knowledge of cGDPs .

Knowledge, Skill, and Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard procedures. Follows all company safety, training, quality regulations and procedures.
• Ability to perform algebra and understand chemical and biological hazards is critical.
• Exercises practical judgment within broadly defined practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including near and intermediate planning and clear thoughtful written and verbal communication.
• Able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Performs duties independently with direction given by Principal Investigators or senior lab personnel.
• Skills in Microsoft based programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to communicate/work in a dynamic environment. Ability to multi-task.

Preferred:

Work Hours: Daily, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Requires availability to work early in the morning, in the evenings, holidays, weekends and overtime when required to meet timelines. These hours would be required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; repetitive use of fingers/hand to pipet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires use of face mask, and eye protection, and other PPE. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.