Laboratory Technician

Planet Pharma; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device. You will handle tissue preparation and histology, run acoustic measurements, and record data in GDP-compliant workflows.

The role requires at least 2 years of lab experience, comfort with ex vivo tissue, and strong attention to detail. This is an on-site, part-time position with potential for additional hours based on need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with tissue preparation, cryosectioning or histology techniques.
• Familiarity with general test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, pulsers/receivers, and data acquisition hardware/software.
• Experience with GDP, and with GLP or a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485) is a plus.
• Comfortable working with ex vivo animal tissue.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, condition and process ex vivo tissue samples according to work instructions.
• Perform treatments on tissue samples and routine histology procedures.
• Section tissue using a cryostat and acquire images using microscopy or slide scanning systems.
• Set up and perform routine acoustic characterization and measurements on ultrasound transducers using hydrophone-based test systems.
• Manage, organize, and maintain raw data collected from acoustic measurement systems.
• Execute test protocols and record data accurately and in real time following GDP.
• Document deviations and elevate issues promptly.
• Perform routine checks of equipment calibration and maintenance status before use.
• Maintain lab supplies, sample inventory and a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers to support testing and improve lab processes.

Skills

Tissue preparation

Histology techniques

GDP/GLP awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or related field

Tools

Cryostat

Microscopy

Slide scanners

Oscilloscopes

Pulsers/receivers

Data acquisition hardware/software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience with tissue preparation and sectioning, and an interest in or exposure to engineering laboratory instrumentation and test equipment. This role involves executing test protocols, operating laboratory and acoustic test equipment, and recording data to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Experience in a regulated medical device environment is highly desirable. This position is open to candidates with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, condition and process ex vivo tissue samples according to work instructions.
• Perform treatments on tissue samples and routine histology procedures.
• Section tissue using a cryostat and acquire images using microscopy or slide scanning systems.
• Set up and perform routine acoustic characterization and measurements on ultrasound transducers using hydrophone-based test systems.
• Manage, organize, and maintain raw data collected from acoustic measurement systems.
• Execute test protocols and record data accurately and in real time following GDP.
• Document deviations and elevate issues promptly.
• Perform routine checks of equipment calibration and maintenance status before use.
• Maintain lab supplies, sample inventory and a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate with engineers to support testing and improve lab processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with tissue preparation, cryosectioning or histology techniques.
• Familiarity with general test equipment and instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, pulsers/receivers, and data acquisition hardware/software.
• Experience with hydrophone-based ultrasound measurements is a plus.
• Experience with GDP, and with GLP or a regulated medical device environment (ISO 13485) is a plus.
• Comfortable working with ex vivo animal tissue.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Work Schedule

Flexible part-time hours, on site, with the possibility of additional hours based on business needs.

Pay rate Range

$20-24/hr depending on experience