Laboratory Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) in San Jose, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the manufacturing and qualification of microplates used in Liquid transfer products. This on-site role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills.

You will set up, fill and test microplates following established procedures, analyze large datasets with Excel and other data analysis tools, and contribute to process improvements within the Manufacturing Operations team.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Life Science, Chemistry, or Engineering technology.
• Minimum 2 years in a technical, manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Familiar with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, micropipettes and analytical balances.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Access, and Windows Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures to setup, fill and test various microplates.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel and other advanced data analysis software.
• Contribute to group problem solving and process improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Data analysis with Excel

Education

AS degree in Life Science, Chemistry, or Engineering technology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Windows Explorer

Job description

• Candidate must have the ability to pay attention to details.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The Laboratory Technician is responsible for utilizing a wide array of computers, tools and automated machines to manufacture and qualify microplates used in Liquid transfer products.
• This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of the Manufacturing Operation’s team located in San Jose, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Following established procedures to setup, fill and test various microplates.
• Analyze large datasets using Excel and other advanced data analysis software.
• Contribute to group problem solving and process improvement activities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Have at least an AS degree in a Life Science, Chemistry, or Engineering technology discipline (required)
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a technical, manufacturing or laboratory position
• Must be familiar with laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, micropipettes and analytical balance
• Proficiency in PC applications skills: MS Word, Excel, MS Access, Windows Explorer

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lb (not usual).
• Ability to do repetitive work.

It would be a plus if previous experience in:

• Prior work experience with automation, plate readers, liquid handling equipment (Beckman, Agilent, Hamilton).
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other programming languages (not required - this is a plus).