What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Alpha Consulting?
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
WEST POINT, PA
Shift will be 9am - 6pm or 3pm - 9pm.
Project Description:
- Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions and culture media.
- Perform lab-scale downstream processing of vaccine process intermediates.
- Perform process monitoring assays.
- Analyze, collate, track, and report data back to client staff members.
- Maintain records and test results following good laboratory practices (GLP).
- Work independently and efficiently.
- Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
- Communicate effectively with client staff members.
Required Skills:
- B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bio/chemical Engineering, or related science.
- 0-1 year work experience.
- At least six months related laboratory experience and performing basic biochemical assays or biologics purification steps.
- General laboratory skills, experience with pipettes.
- Operation of tangential flow filtration experience is preferred.
- Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- General lab skills (chemistry 101 skills): pipetting, buffers, weighing chemicals, polarity calculations to make buffers, pH buffer adjustments, equipment pumps, gauges, basic filtration skills.
- Experience with Unicorn and Spotfire a plus.
This 12 month position starts ASAP.
ALPHA’S REQUIREMENT #22-00389
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location