Regulatory Science Resource Technician

iSoftTek Solutions Inc; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Regulatory Science Resource Technician. This role involves managing plant samples, maintaining regulations compliance, and requires attention to detail and basic computer skills. Candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks in a high-energy environment and work with various lab equipment. The position offers room for growth as proficiency is gained.

Qualifications

• Reliability and accuracy are essential in task execution.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to understand and execute complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inventory plant sample materials.
• Organize and retrieve inventories from various storage conditions.
• Prepare plant sampling kits and package seeds for distribution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Ability to handle repetitive tasks

Good communication skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Electronic systems

Job description

• High throughput processes in a lab setting that includes data capture, inventory management, and analytical skills.
• Candidates must have basic computer skills, be reliable, accurate and able to handle repetitive tasks.
• The work is not complicated but must be exact and requires heavy attention to detail.
• Individual will need to be able to work in a high-energy, fast-paced setting.
• The selected candidate may be working on several types of tasks to support Regulatory studies:
• Receiving and inventorying plant sample materials including seed and plant parts.
• Organizing, placing or retrieving inventories (ambient, 4C, or -20C walk‑in coolers, warehouse, or -80C upright units)
• Creating and shipping plant sampling kits
• Aliquoting and packaging seed for distribution
• Preparing seed for downstream molecular analysis
• Responsible for data system entry in corporate database
• Assist with sample preparation for downstream studies and customers through use of specialized milling equipment
• There may be opportunity for the candidate to move within the various roles as proficiency is gained. Individual must be able to use various lab equipment.
• Able to understand and execute assignments by priority
• High-level of detail‑orientation
• Able to complete tasks through multiple workflows
• Comfortable with a fast pace; high work‑load
• Good communication skills; will ask questions when necessary
• Able to follow very detailed process instructions accurately
• Comfortable with electronic systems use
• The Regulatory Science Resource Technician will be trained on and must be able to follow EPA GLP, USDA‑APHIS, and/or other international regulations.
• Compliance with the required processes and regulations is paramount.
• Failure to do so can lead to termination and could also lead to violations and/or fines levied against the company.
• Maintenance of GLP compliance via documentation for laboratory equipment will also be required. Individual must be able to document all seed and sample handling activities in both electronic and manual systems.
• Individual must be able to perform repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment, and be able to communicate with sample owners, other team members, and analysts.
• Understanding of production plans, protocols, and relevant SOPs for the care, handling, or preparation of seed or samples will also be required.
• Individual must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in various conditions.