What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician - Associates Degrees Welcomed! (Framingham + Waltham Required) position at Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions?
- General Maintenance of GMP and non-GMP stability chambers
- Inventory of stability samples in each stability chamber, i.e. freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators and incubators. Inventory of raw material retain samples
- Defrosting and cleaning of stability chambers (as needed)
- Water refill for applicable incubators; check and re-supply of carbon dioxide tanks for applicable incubators
- Check and re-supply of liquid nitrogen (LN2) Dewars for cryostorage systems
- Monitoring, tracking and coordination with BioAnalytics Operations group of routine calibration, validation and PM (as applicable) of freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators, incubators and ovens with Metrology group, Validation group and other groups as applicable
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Sample Handling
- Review of schedule and preparation in advance of pulls, receipt and shipping
- Receiving of raw materials, drug substances and/or drug products and other materials from internal and external manufacturer
- Sample labeling, according to procedure, any materials that are received without proper labeling
- Distribution of samples to on-site testing groups and storage of samples at the appropriate conditions according to applicable documentation
- LIMS GMP documentation of sampling, pulls and distribution
- Preparation, documentation and shipping of raw materials, drug substances/products and other materials according to established procedures
- Retrieval of TempTale data/documentation of received materials onsite and from receiving external testing laboratories
- Packout of samples for offsite storage and for shipping to external testing laboratories
- Disposal of samples at their retention end date according to procedures
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Adherence to Stability Study Protocols
- Ensure most recent versions of sampling plans and stability protocols are followed
- Follow specific instructions in sampling plans and stability protocols
- Follow GMP documentation practices
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Mobile Device Carrier to Address Alarms (during regular business hours)
- Carry mobile device used to monitor alarms generated by freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators and incubators
- Notify point of contact for any observed alarms
- Obtain alternate unit to house materials
- Send notification to BioAnalytics staff on alarms triggered by impacted units
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree with 6 Months of experience
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft platforms, and other general computer software and know-how is required.
- Ability to drive a vehicle with appropriate licensure, may lift to 50 lbs
- Good organization and communication skills (oral/written)
- Standing for long periods on some days; potential exposure to investigational drug substances/products
Services required primarily during regular working hours but could require working off-hours and weekends. Position requires working onsite between Framingham and Waltham and reliable, personal transportation to do so.
Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Framingham, MA are encouraged to apply. On-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role.
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.