Laboratory Technician

Job Overview

Pay Range: $29.09hr - $31.94hr

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment.
• Experience working with plasma, serum, and whole blood.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to function in a team environment are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word are required.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Strong lab skills including wet chemistry and mechanical aptitude commensurate with required education and work experience.
• Adherence to GLP, GDP and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a biohazardous environment.
• Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures.

• Work closely with R&D sensor and reagent scientists in using a wide variety of laboratory methods and equipment to generate and analyze data to support the design, development, and transfer to manufacturing of new sensors.
• Perform lab-based work including making aqueous solutions and blood preparations, assembling consumable parts, and executing R&D troubleshooting and CLSI Verification protocols on clinical chemistry analyzers and prototype instruments.
• Participate in test method development and validation by simultaneously executing several test protocols.
• Identify and take appropriate steps to assist in resolving semi-complex problems.
• Investigate unexpected or unusual results and effectively communicate findings.
• Assist in laboratory support functions such as chemical inventory, laboratory inventory, data extraction, authoring/revising local procedures/work instructions and receiving of materials.
• Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements.
• Regularly interact with Research and Development, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance personnel.

• Understanding of CLSI guidance and data analysis format.
• Previous R&D industry experience (3+ years) working in the medical diagnostics field is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrochemical principles is desirable.

• Laboratory Methods.
• Clinical Chemistry Analyzers.
• Wet Chemistry.
• GLP.
• GDP.
• Data Analysis.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Word.
• Troubleshooting.
• Biohazardous Environment Safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related Laboratory Technology field.