Bioagilytix22mo ago

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Laboratory Support Technician

United States·DurhamFTmid

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At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world.

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At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

The Laboratory Support Technician is responsible for general management of all Laboratories at BioAgilytix. You will be responsible for assisting with laboratory maintenance and equipment maintenance. The Laboratory Support Technician is responsible for maintaining all BioAgilytix labs in an audit ready state. This includes housekeeping and day to day support for scientific staff.

Lab Maintenance

Assists with maintaining and stocking laboratory supplies

Orders, tracks, stocks and maintains the laboratories with the appropriate lab reagents, consumables, equipment and glassware

Consolidates boxes and Styrofoam for discard/recycle

Assists with restocking and keeping up with general supplies

Assists in maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the laboratories

Stores clean glassware, wash dirty glassware if needed

Checks for expired reagents and consumables

Escorts/helps biohazard, calibration, and other service vendors.

Ensures lab coats and PPE are stocked for use

Equipment/ Lab Automation

Sets up, maintains, troubleshoots general laboratory equipment.

Assists in the generation, revision, and/or review of laboratory or equipment-related SOPs and other quality documents

Assists with defrosts of -20; De-ice of -80 (as needed)

Monitors/manages supplies and unpack/restock as supplies arrive

Assists with equipment assembly, ad hoc projects as needed.

Assists with the set up and take down of various areas for company meetings, town halls, etc.

Ability to learn QMS to process work orders for calibrations, PM’s and other equipment maintenance tracking processes.

Provides training and support for scientific staff in the use of simple systems.

Responsible for troubleshooting technical issues that arise in a production environment.

Work with vendors to facilitate instrument installation, maintenance, and performance monitoring.

Other duties as needed

High school diploma and 1 year experience in a shipping, receiving, or similar environment.

Not less than two (2) years’ experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility OR Associate degree in biology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility - preferred

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Well organized with ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously; ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

NetSuite, QCBD, and LIMS knowledge is a plus.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Trouble shooting equipment (Plate washers, Plate readers, Liquid handling equipment, Etc.)

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Frequent supervision and instructions

Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

Primarily office and laboratories

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves

Exposure to fluctuating temperatures on rare occasions

Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate office and lab equipment

Frequent mobility needed

Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including office equipment, lab equipment, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 40 pounds

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence

Ability to perform under stress and multi-task

Regular and consistent attendance

This is a full-time position

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook

Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.