Laboratory Technician​/part time

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Layton, UT, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Nutraceutical Manufacturing

General Laboratory Technician

Quality Unit
• Microbiology & Chemistry Laboratories

High School Diploma / GED Required;
Science Degree Preferred

Why Somafina?

Somafina is an industry leader in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements. We pride ourselves on our superior commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards while fostering a company culture that is collaborative and supportive.

Position Description

The General Laboratory Technician is a cross-functional member of the Quality Unit responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Microbiology Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, and Quality functions. This position performs routine laboratory testing, sample preparation, laboratory support activities, documentation, and other Quality-related tasks as assigned.

The General Laboratory Technician will be cross-trained in multiple laboratory and Quality processes and may be assigned responsibilities based on laboratory workload, testing priorities, and business needs. The individual must be able to follow established procedures, maintain accurate and complete documentation, work safely with laboratory equipment, chemicals, and microbiological materials, and consistently comply with cGMP, laboratory, safety, and Quality System requirements.

The goal of this position is to provide flexible technical support across the Quality Unit while helping ensure laboratory testing and Quality activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required timelines.

• Receives, documents, labels, organizes, and prepares raw material, in-process, and finished product samples for laboratory testing.
• Assists with sample receipt, tracking, organization, and entry into applicable laboratory or Quality systems.
• Performs assigned laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods, specifications, SOPs, and established laboratory procedures.
• Performs routine sample preparation, weighing, dilution, solution preparation, media preparation, and other laboratory activities as trained and qualified.
• Follows appropriate aseptic techniques, contamination-control practices, and biohazard handling procedures.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately documents observations, calculations, test results, and other laboratory activities in applicable paper and electronic systems.
• Follows all applicable cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), laboratory safety, Quality System, and company requirements.
• Immediately communicates unexpected results, laboratory errors, equipment issues, deviations, or other concerns to laboratory management.

Laboratory & Quality Support

• Maintains laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents, media, standards, and other materials necessary to support daily laboratory operations.
• Assists with laboratory inventory and communicates supply needs to laboratory management.
• Maintains clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory work areas.
• Provides support to Quality functions as assigned based on departmental workload and priorities.
• Performs other Quality-related activities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Cross-trains and demonstrates competency in assigned Chemistry, Microbiology, and Quality functions.
• Maintains required training and qualification for all assigned laboratory activities.
• Supports laboratory and Quality priorities as directed by Quality and laboratory management.
• Participates in laboratory improvement initiatives, investigations, method implementation, and special projects as assigned.
• Follows company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and departmental expectations.
• Maintains confidentiality of laboratory, product, customer, and company information.
• Demonstrates accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of assigned work.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Laboratory Science, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Relevant laboratory, Quality, manufacturing, or dietary supplement industry experience may be considered in lieu of post-secondary education.

Competencies / Skill Qualifications

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