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PDI · 2 months ago

R&D Lab Technician

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $58K/yr

0+ years exp

PDI is committed to research, quality, and service, providing innovative products and support to promote health and wellness. The R&D Lab Technician will support the New and Existing Product Development pipeline by performing non-GMP testing and managing laboratory inventory, while upholding quality and safety standards.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine USP, EPA, ASTM, and in-house microbiological testing for antiseptic and disinfectant efficacy (e.g., disinfectant towelette test, quantitative towelette test, time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden)

Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory

Performs routine and non-routine analytical testing, such as titration (auto and manual), spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, UV/Vis), pH, specific gravity, and/or color/odor/appearance

Support other R&D projects in the Analytical and Microbiology labs as assigned

Prepares media, mobile phases, buffers, reagents, sample preparations, dilutions, cultures etc. as needed

Washes glassware, maintains supplies, and orders media, reagents, parts and services as needed for the laboratory

Maintains and calibrates equipment (pipettes, balances, pH meters)

Performs data analysis and maintains a compliant laboratory notebook following good documentation practice (GDP) in an electronic notebook (ELN)

Willing to learn additional analytical/microbiology skills and take on more responsibility and functional activities

Able to work efficiently to meet timelines and balance priorities as directed by supervisor

Communicate effectively with other team members within R&D

Qualification

Microbiology testingAnalytical testingLaboratory equipment maintenanceEPA regulations knowledgeData analysisComputer literacyMultitaskingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in a laboratory environment working with general lab equipment

Willing to learn EPA, FDA, ICH, etc. regulations related to their testing

Read and comprehend Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations

0-3 years of experience in an R&D or QC lab, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Analytical and continuous improvement mindset

Able to follow explicit directions, multitask, keep diligent records, and conduct work with the highest integrity

Excellent communication skills (verbal / written)

Computer literate (MS Outlook/Teams/Word/Excel, Electronic Notebook, LIMS)

Able to physically manipulate wet wipe samples by hand through squeezing, wringing, wiping, and pushing/pressing motions

Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for 4 hours

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Science preferred (ideally in Chemistry or Microbiology)

Benefits

Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing

Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Advocacy Program

Legal services

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

Accident coverage

ID theft and fraud protection

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Sick & safe leave

Vacation

Company & floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Summer hours

Flex place/flex time options

Company

PDI

PDI is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, foodservice and our communities.

Founded in 1977

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://wearepdi.com

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