Laboratory Technician

Davita Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Newark, DE, to manufacture latex particle reagents for in-vitro diagnostics. The role includes producing chemicals at both lab and bulk scales, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with good laboratory practices. Success in this position requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and at least 2 years of relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in chemistry or biology labs.
• Trained on good laboratory practices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture latex particle and buffer reagents for in-vitro diagnostics.
• Maintain lab equipment and perform calibrations.
• Conduct routine analytical tests and follow GMP documentation.

Skills

Acid base titration

Solid phase chemical modification

Polymerization mechanism

General chemistry lab techniques

Chemical handling

Good laboratory practices

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location(s): Newark, DE

Position Description:

A lab technician position to manufacture latex particle reagents to support in-vitro diagnostic product.



Major Functions And Responsibilities Include:

• Manufacture latex particle and buffer reagents both at lab scale and under bulk manufacturing settings.


• Manufacture nano-particles by emulsion polymerization.


• Maintain various lab equipment, perform necessary calibration, verification and maintenance.


• Perform routing analytical tests, such as pH, particle size, UV-Vis absorbance.


• Follow GMP documentation practices.


• Assist with equipment and process validation to scale up reagent formulation.

Required Education and Experience are:

• Understand acid base titration. Understand solid phase chemical modification. Understand polymerization mechanism.


• Have general chemistry lab techniques, such as mixing, filtration, sonication, centrifuging.


• Know to safely handle chemicals and biochemicals.


• Experience following written procedures. Comply with company change control policy. Can escalate nonconformance findings and follow appropriated deviation process.


• Trained on good laboratory practices, good documentation practices.


• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or equivalent work experiences.


• Have a minimum of 2 years experiences in chemistry or biology labs.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.