Scientific - Technician - Lab (Entry Level

Position: Scientific - Technician - Lab (Entry Level)


Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Some weekend work might be required
Duration: 12 months duration with possible extension
Top 3 skills you are looking for:
Laboratory experience
Ability to follow instructions and record results
Flexibility to work on several different projects and different team members.

Must Have:
- 2 years of College (college Student) in Chemistry/Biology related fields
- Hands on Lab experience
- Or a combination between High School + Couple of years of lab experience/production lab environment
- Microsoft Office basic knowledge (Excel, Word)
- Good verbal and written communication skills

In this role you will

• Perform benchtop analysis of new and existing formulations.

• Assist with analysis of customer complaints and product failures as required.

• Formulate and mill customer formulations for projects and complaints, complete testing on media.

• Prepare samples for analytical testing, and coordinate shipping where required.

• Compiling data from analytical testing, directed assistance with analysis of data.

• Assist with preparation of reports and presentations where required.

• Maintain cell lines including cryopreservation and thawing.

• Perform growth promotion studies and tabulate data. Read and record critical measurements.

• Prepare reagents and media using written specifications.

• Perform analysis accurately on a daily basis. Perform daily calibrations and operate basic lab equipment.

• Identify any problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify supervisor.

• Assist the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and report any delays and problems that may delay progress.

• Maintain laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification as required.

• Adhere to department rules and laboratory procedures, as well as company requlations stated in the employee handbook.

• Adheres to department specific safety guidelines.

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 25 pounds.