Laboratory Associate Temp.

MTF Biologics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation in Pennsylvania is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Associate to perform test method execution in compliance with validated procedures and regulatory standards. You will support lab staff in the qualification, implementation, and continuation of test methods while maintaining data integrity and equipment readiness.

Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-3:30PM; pay range $23-$24/hr. This role offers hands-on training and collaboration with QA/R&D in a nonprofit biomedical

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related science required.
• 1 year of experience in an academic setting.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and LIMS database.
• Strong communication and organization skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to read very small print.

Responsibilities

• Perform test methods following cGLPs, cGMPs, and validated SOPs.
• Ensure test methods stay within sample hold times.
• Maintain proficiency and certification for trained methods.
• Enter data, generate labels, and track samples in LIMS.
• Maintain chain-of-custody for samples according to procedures.
• Support QA, R&D with documentation for validations and projects.
• Maintain supply inventory for daily testing.
• Perform monthly calibrations on pipettes and thermometers.
• Identify and correct paperwork/data errors.
• Maintain pre/post validation paperwork and provide documentation to QA/R&D.
• Perform daily checks of equipment and record results.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related science field

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS database

Job description

Overview

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The laboratory associate is an entry level position and is responsible for test method execution in accordance to validated MTF procedures and standards set forth by AATB, FDA, TGA, and USP. The laboratory associate will provide support to the laboratory staff in the qualification, implementation and continuation of test methods.

Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-3:30PM

Pay Range: $23-$24/hr.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing test methods following laboratory systems of operation, current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as well as current and approved laboratory operating procedures (OPs) and work instructions (Wis).
• Ensures test methods are performed within sample hold times.
• Responsible for maintaining proficiency and certification for all test methods that training has been completed.
• Responsible for entering data, generating labels, and tracking samples within the LIMS
• Reconciles/receives samples and maintains chain-of-custody documentation according to MTF documentation procedures.
• Supports MTF's QNQE and Engineering departments to provide documentation to support validations and special projects.
• Maintains control of supply inventory to ensure adequate amounts for daily testing.
• Performs monthly calibrations on micro liter pipettes and thermometers.
• Responsible for identifying and correcting paperwork / data errors occurring during entry.
• Maintains pre and post validation paperwork; provides necessary documentation to QA and R&D for studies.
• Performs daily checks of laboratory equipment including ovens, incubators, hoods, shakers, and thermometers and enters results/documentation to equipment logbooks.
• Perform laboratory assays, microbiological, physical and analytical testing as designated.
• Perform data review for sample throughput daily.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and trained.

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related science field required.
• 1 year of experience in an academic setting
• Valid Drivers License
• Proficient using Microsoft Office and LIMS database
• Strong communication and organization skills and the ability to work independently and in a team. Weekends, holidays and overtime may be required
• Must be able to read very small print