Morrisville State College · 14 hours ago
Laboratory Technician II
Ithaca, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.36/hr - $25.31/hr
0+ years expMorrisville State College is seeking a Lab Technician II for the New York Drug Testing and Research Program, which provides drug testing services for horse racing. The role involves performing laboratory tests, extracting samples, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Perform extraction of horse blood and urine using thin-layer chromatographic and ELISA techniques requiring considerable manual dexterity
Required to use standard lab chemical reagents and supplies
Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (rotoracks, centrifuges, pipettes, etc.)
Responsible for setting up equipment and materials as needed for testing
Develops various TLC plates in appropriate solvents within given time constraints
Extract and report samples for drug administration trials, containing known and unknown drugs while working with confidential information with regards to testing
Assist with TCO2 and steroid testing by following strict guidelines to ensure sample integrity
Prepare thin layer plates, which include preparing draw lines, cutting plates, spotting standards and making capillary spotters
Unpack, sort, label and measure samples while making notes of any irregularities and informing supervisor immediately
Log sample identifications accurately into database containing the official sample logs
Records and interprets experimental data
Assist with inventory of supplies, ordering supplies, and safety practices. Clean and maintain facility and overall lab hygiene
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in a relevant field, combined with 0-6 month's laboratory experience; or, equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (rotoracks, centrifuges, pipettes, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and faculty
Strong attention to detail
Able to work independently; as well as, part of a team
Take initiative, anticipate, prioritize, adjust, and follow tasks through to completion
Successfully operate within deadlines
Use creative problem solving skills
Adhere to company, department and State guidelines as directed
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Predictable and reliable attendance
Strong customer service skills are a must
Preferred
Experience working with chemicals and biochemicals are preferred
ELISA experience in a high volume environment desired
Proficiency in Word and Excel (or other spreadsheet analysis program)
Company
Morrisville State College
Morrisville State College is a school in Morrisville.
201-500 employees
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