Laboratory Technician

ALMAC Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental benefits

20 days PTO per year

12 holidays per year

Disability & Life Insurance

401k company contribution

Professional development

Job summary

Almac Group in Durham, NC is seeking a Diagnostics Laboratory Technician to conduct a range of laboratory operations supporting the ADS Laboratory's daily functions. Responsibilities include LIMS handling, equipment calibration, inventory management, nucleic acid extraction, and kit production tasks.

Required is an Associate's degree in a science field with 1+ year in a pharma/biotech setting and familiarity with GMP/GXP/GLP/GCP practices; Preferred BA/BS in chemical/biological lab science and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a science related field plus 1+ year in a commercialized/pharma/biotech role.
• Level I: 1+ year in pharma/lab role.
• Level II: 2+ years in pharma/lab role with 1+ year directly relevant tasks.
• Working knowledge of GMP/GXP or GLP/GCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Use LIMS to receive, log, store, dispatch and dispose of samples.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment (automated and non-automated).
• Order, stock and maintain reagents, consumables, equipment and materials.
• Receive and log incoming lab reagents and consumables.
• Perform pre-processing, DNA/RNA extraction and quality assessment of nucleic acids.
• Perform manufacturing processes for kit and label production.

Skills

LIMS experience

Excel

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in science

BA/BS in chemistry/biology/clinical lab science

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Job description

Almac Group is currently seeking a Diagnostics Laboratory Technician for our Durham, NC location. The Diagnostics Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing a range of laboratory operations' tasks to support the daily, efficient running of the Almac Diagnostic Services (ADS) Laboratory.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Use LIMS to receive, log, store, dispatch and dispose of customer samples as needed
• Performing calibration and maintenance of automated and nonautomated laboratory equipment.
• Order, track, stock and maintain the laboratories with the appropriate lab reagents, consumables, equipment and materials.
• Receive and log incoming lab reagents and consumables
• Perform pre-processing, DNA/RNA extraction and quality assessment of nucleic acid from biological samples
• Perform manufacturing processes for kit and label production

Qualifications:

Required Experience / Education:

• Associate's degree in a science related field and 1+ year experience working in a commercialized environment or pharmaceutical/biotech technical role and familiar with, GXP, GMP, GLP or GCP practices
• Level I - 1+ year of working in a pharmaceutical or laboratory-based role
• Level II - 2+ years of working in a pharmaceutical or laboratory-based role, including 1+ year of experience in performing tasks directly relevant to this role
• Working knowledge of GMP/GXP or GLP/GCP practices

Preferred Experience / Education:

• BA/BS degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology field
• 2+ years work experience in a laboratory setting performing maintenance and calibration
• 1+ year Data entry and documentation
• 1+ year Stock control
• Proficiency in use of Excel and information databases
• Proficiency with microtomy techniques

What can Almac Group offer you?

• Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
• 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date
• 12 holidays per year as well as one day for Annual Diversity Day
• Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
• 401k company contribution
• Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities

Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. 'Partnering to Advance Human Health' is more than just a tagline - it is our way of life.

Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group's unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally.

Almac Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled - Proudly embracing diversity in all of its expressions.

Almac provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who need assistance completing the application process. Please email us at [e-mail] to request assistance.