Lab Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists technicians having primary responsibility for a project
• Conducts routine and moderately complex technical procedures on preclinical toxicity studies
• Records basic technical information according to Good Laboratory Practices and communicates findings in a timely manner
• Writes study documentation and responds to quality assurance audit findings pertaining to primary study records; Maintains and reviews study-related documents for accuracy, creates forms and completes study notebooks in a timely manner with guidance from higher level technical personnel and under the direct supervision
• Functional knowledge and ability, with appropriate training, to operate standard laboratory equipment (e.g. balances); Actively and independently monitors and advances training progress and schedules training sessions with higher level personnel
• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
• Functions as a team member and displays the behaviors and attributes required to complete inter-dependent tasks within a highly dynamic work environment where success depends on coordination, cooperation and personal leadership among members

Requirements

• Associate´s Degree in biological science or equivalent and/or 0 - 2 years experience in an animal health/veterinary practice environment or current laboratory
• Certification (e.g. A.S.C.P., A.A.L.A.S. or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills is essential; Excellent verbal and written communications skills are highly desirable; Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform in a team environment and demonstrate personal leadership and behaviors supportive of team interactions
• No known allergies to animals.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work in a standing position for extended durations (approx. 2 hours) with periodic breaks.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection devices
• Must be able to access laboratory equipment on bench tops or equivalent while using both hands to perform manual dexterity operations

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.