Quality – Lab Technician II

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

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician position at Planet Pharma supports quality control, product support and development testing within an ISO17025 framework in the medical device field. Responsibilities include sample preparation, real-time documentation, result reporting, and participation in continuous improvement projects.

The role involves reviewing laboratory processes, coordinating with engineers and scientists, and performing routine equipment setup, calibration, and surface analysis using

Qualifications

• 0–2 years related experience in technical areas such as 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 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.

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

Communication

MS Office

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

LIMS

Lean Sigma

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.