Date Posted: 10/31/2024
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 473706
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Location: Indianola, PA, USA, 15051
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F Start 8:00am EST
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Computer Literacy, Laboratory, Science
Job Description
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Associate's Degree in science or engineering discipline or 2-year trade/military school and 5 years of microbiology/chemistry laboratory experience OR
• Bachelor’s in science or engineering discipline and 1-2 years of microbiology/chemistry laboratory experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Demonstrates the ability to work under minimal direction
• Demonstrates ability to comply with established procedures
• Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer system including Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Clear high-performance orientation; committed to completion of agreed upon objectives and takes pride in work
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience/knowledge of microbiological and particulate test method development and validation
• Experience/knowledge of purified water systems (design and operation)
• Experience/knowledge of “wet-lab” skills (pipetting, sample handling, liquid waste collection and disposal, etc.)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Laboratory Technician supports and performs all routine testing needed in the R&D Microbiology and Particulate laboratory. The Laboratory Technician prepares samples and supplies for testing, supports disinfection, cleaning, microbial ingress, sub-visible particulate testing, and manages the preventive maintenance, calibration, and validation initiatives for all laboratory equipment. The incumbent works under general direction and uses judgment to make the correct decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work is performed under general direction from the Laboratory Manager and/or Scientists & Engineers
• Sample preparation for:
o Microbiological Testing
o Sub-visible Particulate Testing
• Supports disinfection and cleaning validation studies with BSL2 microorganisms
• Supports microbial ingress testing with BSL2 microorganisms
• Supports sub-visible, injected particulate testing
• Performs microbiological and particulate sample processing via vacuum filtration
• Daily duties include:
o Equipment Monitoring
o Environmental Monitoring
o Water Purification System Maintenance
o Material / Glassware Preparation
o Paperwork Review
o Scanning and archiving of laboratory records
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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