Laboratory Technician

SOFIE; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFIE in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support QC and Microbiology by preparing reagents, maintaining supplies, and performing Environmental Monitoring to protect our facility and products. This hands-on role requires meticulous lab skills and a commitment to safety.

You will calibrate simple instruments, dispose of waste per regulations, assist with sampling and external testing, and help maintain ISO-classified areas while complying with 21 CFR Part 211 and Eudralex Volume

Qualifications

• Associate degree in life science (chemistry, biology/microbiology or related)
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Strong ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions and manuals

Responsibilities

• Prepare standards, samples and mobile phase solutions for analytical methods.
• Perform simple calibration and maintenance of QC and microbiology lab equipment on site.
• Dispose of QC and microbiology waste in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in QC and microbiology labs.
• Assist with Environmental Monitoring (EM) sampling and handling of samples for external testing.
• Support non-complex QC analytical tests under supervision for radiopharmaceutical production according to cGMP.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal communication

Reading & interpreting documents

Education

Associate Degree in Life Science

Job description

Description Looking to build your lab experience in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment? As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll support QC and Microbiology teams by ensuring reagents, supplies, and equipment are ready for use while also performing essential Environmental Monitoring that protects our facility and products.

Description Looking to build your lab experience in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment? As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll support QC and Microbiology teams by ensuring reagents, supplies, and equipment are ready for use while also performing essential Environmental Monitoring that protects our facility and products.

Title Laboratory Technician

Location NJ5-Totowa, New Jersey

Department Radiopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing

Training Curriculum ID TCU.004

Pay: $24-$28/HR

Shift: 2:00am to 10:30am

Overview : The Laboratory Technician supports the QC and Microbiology departments at the NJ5 site by (1) preparing and maintaining reagents and other supplies in the QC Laboratory, disposing of used supplies, and performing simple instrument calibration and maintenance, and (2) performing Environmental Monitoring (EM) and by preparing/maintaining EM supplies and disposing of used EM supplies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare standards, samples, and mobile phase solutions for analytical methods.
• Perform simple calibration and maintenance of QC and microbiology laboratory equipment on site.
• Dispose of QC and microbiology waste (common, biologic, hazardous, and radioactive) in accordance with instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning in the QC and microbiology laboratories. Operate lab glassware washer and manage glassware within the labs.
• Assist with EM sampling in accordance with schedules, and procedures, performing sampling of rooms and equipment.
• Assist with sampling, handling, and shipping of QC and microbiology samples for external testing, including raw material, finished product and environmental isolate samples.
• Assist with non-complex Quality Control analytical tests, under supervision of chemists, for regular production of radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical, clinical, or commercial use according to cGMP standards.
• Comply to all applicable standard operating procedures and regulations, including 21 CFR Part 211 and Eudralex Volume 4 requirements.
• Maintain all qualification and validation requirements for entering ISO classified areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and perform radiation safety duties in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree in a Life Science discipline (in chemistry, biology/ microbiology, or related field preferred) and 0-3 years in a cGMP laboratory/ production environment including supporting QC and/or microbiology services.
• Knowledge of and previous experience performing Environmental Monitoring is preferred.
• Knowledge of USP, FDA, and cGMP regulations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with site personnel in both quality and manufacturing.