Laboratory Technician

Overview

The Temporary Laboratory Technician will join a collaborative and purpose-driven AQE lab team focused on ensuring the safety and performance of medical devices. As a Laboratory Technician, you will conduct structured and exploratory testing on various products, contributing to the development and improvement of life-enhancing technologies. This role involves hands-on testing, accurate data recording, and active participation in continuously improving laboratory processes and equipment.

Additional responsibilities include other activities supporting lab projects, as directed by the Lab Supervisor.

• Perform product testing in accordance with established lab procedures, protocols, and timelines.
• Record test results clearly and accurately in both physical and digital formats.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration is up to date.
• Report any irregularities in test results or equipment performance promptly.
• Support the development of new test methods and equipment.
• Contribute to investigations, prototype evaluations, and exploratory testing.
• Assist with laboratory upkeep and administrative tasks.
• Record all lab results on laboratory forms.
• Complete lab shutdown following the lab SOP.
• Produce high quality laboratory testing.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and organize laboratory supplies.
• Keep laboratory records and prepare laboratory reports.
• Operate lab equipment in accordance with lab internal SOP.
• Perform chemical testing on wet samples.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, collect samples and perform tests.
• Perform lab analysis of chemical products.
• Maintain laboratory chemical supplies and equipment.
• Assist lab partners with laboratory testing and preparing samples and petri dishes.
• Perform lab testing on food products.
• Perform tests and procedures using laboratory equipment.
• Prepare samples for outside lab testing and compile results.
• Gather samples and perform check samples.
• Ensure that laboratory testing equipment is calibrated.
• Performing non-routine lab analysis.
• Perform chemical analysis by using various laboratory instruments.
• Provide support to daily lab testing of incoming raw milk samples.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.

• High school degree with technical certification in the area of laboratory operations, plus 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Degree in Biological or Engineering Sciences, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Comfortable interpreting technical documentation and following detailed procedures.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically.
• Able to manage time effectively and remain focused during repetitive tasks.
• Experience with data analysis and a good level of numeracy.