Laboratory Technician

Position Details

Laboratory Technician I

Location:

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration: 12+ Months contract

Total Hours per week: 40.00

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Type:

Contract on W2 (US Citizens or GC Holders only)

The Laboratory Technician I contractor in the Materials Center of Excellence ("MatCOE") R&D group will be responsible for conducting testing/experiments, writing technical reports, supporting the test request workflow, operating equipment in the materials characterization and testing labs, contributing to the success of the MatCOE R&D group in supporting the expanding portfolio of the Medication Delivery Solutions business, and ensuring compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through communication, training, and education of sound quality assurance principles.

The role also ensures compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Lab Organization:
  Follow and support improvement of the workflow process for the MatCOE R&D labs, including instrument operation and maintenance. Work with lab owners to schedule upcoming servicing and calibrations.
• Process Effectiveness:
  Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely stakeholder engagement and completion of assignments.
• Innovation:
  Contribute to the development of creative and novel solutions to technical problems, including test fixture and method development.
• Customer Focus:
  Develop understanding of customer needs and processes to ensure relevant and innovative product development solutions.
• Continuous Learning:
  Actively seek training to improve skills; ensure technical lessons are reviewed, learned, and disseminated. Actively teach and promote learning.

• Accountability:
  Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the successful and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• R&D Communication:
  Hold and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the team and the rest of the organization to ensure dissemination of important information.
• Influence Others:
  Developing interpersonal influence and persuasion skills; inclusive work environment; promote and leverage diversity to achieve best outcomes.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Developing agility and action orientation when facing change and uncertainty. Effectively manage change and personal schedule.

• Associate's Degree in a Technical or Science Field
• 0-5 years relevant experience in a technical discipline, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with polymer characterization/testing instruments and equipment.
• Training in laboratory safety and procedures.

• Experience operating three or more specific instruments/equipment (including Instron mechanical tester; TGA; DSC; FTIR; rheometers; profilometers).
• Good technical skills and judgment.
• Basic understanding of disciplined product development processes, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong fit with BD values.
• Experience with basic statistical analysis and software (e.g., Minitab) preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office/Word/Excel/PowerPoint.