Quality – Lab Technician II

Planet Pharma; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Minnesota is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support quality control and development testing within ISO17025-compliant lab. The role involves sample preparation, review and reporting of results, and real-time documentation.

You will work with scientists and engineers to perform sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, and microscopic evaluation, while maintaining compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years related experience in technical areas such as in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with clients, laboratory personnel, and other functions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• 2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Experience with cGMP, ISO17025, FDA and ICH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage.
• Perform sample preparation including: Sectioning with trim saw and automated mill; Mounting using various medias; Grinding and Polishing using Abrapol and Tegramin grinders; Surface etching with Acids.
• Use a microscope as an analysis tool for dimensional measurement and evaluation of surface features
• Equipment set up, cleaning, troubleshooting, calibration, and operation
• Real time documentation of test protocols and data collection
• Author and review laboratory processes
• Assist engineers and scientist in equipment and process qualifications
• Participate in and or lead continuous improvement projects
• Perform general support including preparing chemical solutions and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies
• Perform work in adherence to procedures, department policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Pay 21.58-28.77 depending on experience

HM’s Top Needs:

1. Ability to document accurately and in real time.
2. Ability to follow test methods and procedures.
3. Professional demeanor and ability to work in a high throughput laboratory.

   Position Description

   The Laboratory Technician works with scientists, engineers, and technicians supporting quality control, product support & development testing.The technician will perform sample preparation and analysis as part of a laboratory team.The technician will review, authorize and report results, support document creation and revision, and participate in continuous improvement projects for the lab.The role functions as part of the Analytical Laboratory that works under ISO17025 requirements in the medical device field.
   

Position Responsibilities

• Support sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage.
• Perform sample preparation including:
  • Sectioning with trim saw and automated mill
  • Mounting using various medias
  • Grinding and Polishing using Abrapol and Tegramin grinders
  • Surface etching with Acids
• Use a microscope as an analysis tool for dimensional measurement and evaluation of surface features
• Equipment set up, cleaning, troubleshooting, calibration, and operation
• Real time documentation of test protocols and data collection
• Author and review laboratory processes
• Assist engineers and scientist in equipment and process qualifications
• Participate in and or lead continuous improvement projects
• Perform general support including preparing chemical solutions and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies
• Perform work in adherence to procedures, department policies and regulatory requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 0-2 years related experience in technical areas such as in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with clients, laboratory personnel, and other functions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks
• Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

A successful candidate will have experience working in a laboratory setting.Preferred qualifications include:

• 2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.
• Experience working in and documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as, Lean Sigma or Six Sigma.
• Experience and understanding of cGMP, ISO17025, FDA and ICH requirements.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to be able to stand / sit / walk 8 hrs per day or possible extended periods of time doing laboratory work.