Laboratory Technician

TekWissen LLC; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group supports a leading medical technology company seeking a Laboratory Technician in Walpole, MA for a 12-month onsite assignment. You will work with R&D teams on POC assay development and product support, performing a range of lab activities and data analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing reagents, assisting with method development and verification, and ensuring compliance with GLP/GDP and safety standards while maintaining meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline.
• At least 1 year of industrial/lab experience.
• Experience handling plasma, serum, and whole blood.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; basic statistics/data analysis.
• Solid wet chemistry and mechanical lab skills.
• Adherence to GLP, GDP and safety standards; willing to work in a biohazardous environment.
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow procedures precisely.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D sensor and reagent scientists to support design, development and transfer to manufacturing of new sensors.
• Perform lab tasks including preparing aqueous solutions and blood preparations, assembling consumables, and executing CLSI verification protocols on clinical analyzers and prototype instruments.
• Participate in test method development and validation by running several test protocols concurrently.
• Identify and resolve semi-complex problems; investigate unusual results and communicate findings.
• Assist in lab support tasks such as chemical inventory, data extraction, and updating procedures.
• Lead continual improvements in the laboratory processes and practices.
• Interact regularly with R&D, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance teams.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Data analysis

Instrument troubleshooting

Laboratory maintenance

GLP/GDP compliance

Biohazard safety

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Laboratory Technology / Clinical Laboratory Technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Walpole, MA, 02032

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description:

• The successful candidate will be part of a fast-paced R&D team support the activities of new product development (NPD) and current product support (CPS) related to Point-of-Care (POC) Assay Development, including lab testing for product development, verification and validation studies for regulatory submittals, support for customer complainants and field issues as well as proficiency testing (post-market surveillance).

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with R&D sensor and reagent scientists in using a wide variety of laboratory methods and equipment to generate and analyze data to support the design, development, and transfer to manufacturing of new sensors.
• Lab-based work including making aqueous solutions and blood preparations, assembling consumable parts, and executing R&D troubleshooting and CLSI Verification protocols on clinical chemistry analyzers and prototype instruments.
• Participate in test method development and validation by simultaneously executing several test protocols.
• Identify and take appropriate steps to assist in resolving semi-complex problems. Investigate unexpected or unusual results and effectively communicate findings.
• Assist in laboratory support functions such as chemical inventory, laboratory inventory, data extraction, authoring/revising local procedures/work instructions and receiving of materials.
• Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements.
• Regularly interacts with Research and Development, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment.
• Experience working with plasma, serum, and whole blood.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word are required. Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Strong lab skills including wet chemistry and mechanical aptitude commensurate with required education and work experience.
• Adherence to GLP, GDP and safety standards. The candidate must be willing to work in a biohazardous environment.
• Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of CLSI guidance and data analysis format.
• Previous R&D industry experience (3+ years) working in the medical diagnostics field is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrochemical principles is desirable.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.