Smithers - Medical Device Testing · 12 hours ago
Laboratory Support Technician
West Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.39/hr - $24.23/hr
2+ years expSmithers PDS LLC is a company that provides pre-clinical and clinical services for drug development. They are seeking a Lab Support Technician to perform routine instrument maintenance, ensure stock for lab consumables, and review data while working both independently and as part of a team.
AnalyticsBiopharmaBiotechnology
Responsibilities
Reviews laboratory workload and prepares schedules in conjunction with laboratory manager
Independently performs equipment maintenance (daily – annual) as per SOPs
Schedule and coordinate equipment calibration/preventative maintenance to be performed in-house or by vendor technician
Receives and logs in daily shipments and stores appropriately
Obtain quotes, submit requisitions for lab and project supplies
Notifies Project Managers and/or Laboratory Supervisor of quality issues and documents appropriately
Ensures adequate inventory/supplies are stocked for lab use
Prepare wash buffers for equipment maintenance
Maintain glassware
Assign and track storage for critical reagents in refrigerators and freezers according to established system
Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere. Works independently when necessary
Documents activities and records observations regarding sample preparation in accordance with GLPs, SOPs, and protocol
Ability to produce high quality data while working under the pressure of strict deadlines
Independently reviews data, performs laboratory QC of equipment logs and identifies potential problems
Recognizes deviations from normal situations and results, resolves problems within area of expertise, and informs supervisor when the problem is outside of their scope, experience, or authority
Responsible for recommending process improvements and/or revising SOPs/Forms
Responsible for training lab personnel
Independently responds to client/QA audits and documents deviations
Performs technical procedures such as pipetting as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
2 plus years' prior relevant experience
at least 12 months laboratory experience preferred
Strong attention to detail
Proficient with basic computer applications such as email, MS Word and Excel
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
Ability to communicate and coordinate efficiently to meet deadlines
Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere
Ability to produce high quality data while working under the pressure of strict deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and participate in multiple studies concurrently
Practices universal safety precautions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance package including a choice of 3 medical plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K retirement plan
PTO
Company
Smithers - Medical Device Testing
Our team helps medical device and pharmaceutical product manufacturers bring innovative, compliant, and highly effective products to market with world-class expertise and extensive, independent testing capabilities at accredited facilities in Europe, the UK, and the USA.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.62M2010-01-05Seed· $0.62M
Leadership Team
Zoe Lambert
Sr.HR Business Partner
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