Laboratory Technician

Ampcus Inc; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Walpole, MA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join an fast-paced R&D team supporting Point-of-Care assay development, verification and validation studies for regulatory submittals.

The role involves lab testing, equipment use, data analysis, and collaboration with QA, Operations and R&D to drive product development and post-market support while maintaining GLP/GDP standards in a biohazard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and 1 year industrial lab experience.
• Experience handling plasma, serum, and whole blood.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Excel/Word and basic statistics.
• Willing to work in a biohazardous lab environment following GLP/GDP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D scientists to generate and analyze data for sensor development and transfer to manufacturing.
• Lab work including preparing aqueous solutions, blood preparations, assembling consumables, and testing.
• Participate in test method development and multi-protocol validation.
• Investigate unexpected results and communicate findings.
• Support lab functions: inventory, data extraction, procedures, receiving materials.
• Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements.
• Interact with R&D, Technical Operations, and QA personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Excel

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Quality & safety standards

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and 1 year industrial lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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):

Walpole, MA

Position Overview

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.

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.