Lab Support Technician - Chesterfield, MO

Recooty Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotechnology field is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join their team in Chesterfield, Missouri. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring supplies are available, and supporting various lab operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and relevant educational background. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on gene therapy and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Familiar with general safety procedures and guidelines.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Weekly calibration and ordering of supplies.
• Cross training in laboratory functions.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry

Job description

Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday / First Shift

• The St. Louis Laboratory Support Technician will be part of a diverse team of technicians focused on the support of the BRD development labs.
• They will support the gene therapy and CPD groups by ensuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained and lab supplies are available as needed.
• The technician will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization, as well.
• The technician will also support the unit operations in the lab and will be cross trained to provide backup for laboratory technician functions within the organization and assay support where needed.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties and responsibilities will include maintenance and troubleshooting of various types of equipment (blood gas analyzers, cell analyzers, bioreactors, pH meters, etc.)
• Weekly calibration
• Ordering of supplies and spare parts
• Interfacing with vendors for repairs as required
• Technician will be responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, including chemicals, and will be required to keep the overall lab orderly and organized
• The technician will be cross trained in other laboratory functions in order to provide backup, as needed
• Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures as per training and SOP's.
• Learn to operate, clean and perform minor maintenance on equipment which includes filtration trains, autoclaves, utility units and CIP stations.
• Assist in reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Completion of documents and log sheets.
• Must comply with GMP requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to calculate mathematical calculations and conversions.
• Familiar with general safety procedure and guidelines.
• Must be self motivated and have a strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills required.

What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?:

• Clinical Research Unit facility

What is the minimum education experience required?:

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent.