Lab Technician

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Lab Technician
Location: Florence, SC 29506
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Summary:

Assists and supports the analytical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, finished goods (APIs), stability samples, etc. by compiling and organizing testing kits for Scientists. The technician will review approved analytical methods to determine the materials needed to perform analysis and prepare testing kits containing items such as columns, volumetric glassware, labels, prepared mobile phases, sample diluents, filtration media, reference standards, and paperwork. The role also includes sample log-in paperwork, laboratory housekeeping, waste disposal, glassware cleaning and storage, laboratory stock maintenance, and daily OQ (Operational Qualification) of laboratory equipment as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Quality Assurance, Standard Operating Procedures, and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining/ordering of laboratory stock.
• Record/document all preparation activities.
• Actively engage and assist coworkers to become a valuable team member.
• Independently perform solution preparation calculations, verified by senior chemists.
• Accurately communicate and document experimental details and results.
• Perform all documentation work according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Independently organize work space for maximum efficiency.
• Perform work in a proactive manner to ensure the analyst has all materials/reagents to perform testing.
• Maintain work areas and laboratory spaces in a clean and compliant manner.
• Schedule kitting work and priorities to meet business needs.
• Compile materials after reviewing the approved analytical method to determine what is needed to perform the analysis.
• Accurately record preparation of mobile phases and/or solutions in a laboratory notebook or approved testing worksheet/batch record.
• Maintain a designated laboratory area stocked for quick and accurate preparation of kits.
• Perform sample log-in paperwork.
• Perform daily housekeeping of laboratories including waste disposal.
• Clean, dry, and store glassware.
• Perform daily OQ (Operational Qualification) of laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, KF (Karl Fischer) titrators, etc. as needed.
• Use safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, and organic respirator occasionally.
• Lift, carry, and move light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically.

Required Skills:

• Typically requires work/study leading to a BS/BA degree in a physical scientific field, i.e., chemistry or biology.
• Experience in a fine chemicals or pharmaceutical testing laboratory is desired.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Ability to independently perform solution preparation calculations.
• Ability to accurately communicate and document experimental details and results.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to organize work space for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to schedule kitting work and priorities to meet business needs.
• Ability to maintain laboratory spaces in a clean and compliant manner.
• Ability to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp.
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.