What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Actalent?
**Great opportunity for newly graduated science majors to work for a huge biotechnology company**
Description:
The team manufactures medical diagnostic kits that are used by customers in the Transplant Diagnostics market. Our team is dynamic and fast paced, relying on teamwork, multitasking, and communication within the team and the larger organization. This is a production/ manufacturing role in a lab setting. Production staff wear lab coats plus PPE and use bench scale lab equipment - pipettes, thermal cyclers, centrifuges, etc. We are seeking an energetic individual with good communication along with technical and operational skills to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow written SOPs and batch records and revise as needed.
- Perform manufacturing/ production tasks as scheduled
- Handle and work with biological and chemical reagents
- Work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to: UV Spectrophotometer, Thermal Cycler, qPCR, robotic systems, centrifuges, multichannel pipettes
- Work in a clean room laboratory environment with adherence to CGMP guidelines
- Create experimental tasks, run tests, and complete data analysis using various software
- Collect, organize data, and document in batch records
- Train and assist colleagues on production tasks and procedures
- Initiate reports and perform investigations related to production nonconformance
- Solve production process/ equipment problems and implement solutions
- Follow all safety requirements and escalate issues and concerns
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, or related
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $24 - $26
