Lab Support Technician

Cambrex Corp.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Corp. is looking for a Laboratory Support Technician in Charles City, Iowa. The role involves managing controlled substances, maintaining inventory records, and supporting laboratory operations while adhering to industry regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, attention to detail, and experience in chemical handling. Join Cambrex in providing a safe work environment while contributing to essential laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled substance container records.
• Update and maintain controlled substance databases.
• Perform controlled substance secondary confirmation.
• Maintain sample storage areas.
• Assist with inventory of controlled substances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with chemical handling

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Laboratory Support Technician, reporting the Director of Analytical Development, will provide necessary laboratory supporting duties including controlled substance (CS) inventory, CS witnessing and storage and GMP glasswasher operation for the Analytical Development and Chemical Development department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and complete controlled substance container records.
• Update and maintain the CS databases.
• Perform controlled substance secondary confirmation (observe and verify controlled substance work) in the analytical laboratories.
• Maintain inventory, cleanliness, and organization of sample storage areas.
• Assist in supporting the retained sample inventory program for controlled substances.
• Assist with material and controlled substance inventory.
• Transfer and/or receive controlled substance to designated laboratory locations.
• Routinely perform laboratory sample disposal.
• Operation of GMP glasswashers.
• Adherence to all government controlled substance regulations.
• Provide additional laboratory support services as needed.
• Verification/calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• All employees are required to adhere to EPA, DEA, FDA and cGMP regulations as they relate to the operation of the Company; and to adhere to all company safety rules and procedures. All employees are expected to report to work regularly and promptly. Other duties relating to departmental mission, not specifically detailed in this section may be assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Attention to detail required
• Experience with chemical handling preferred
• Basic computer literacy

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum of a high school degree or GED required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.