R&D Technician II

Planet Pharma; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Worcester, MA is seeking an R&D Technician II to manage receipt, inventory and dispensing of R&D samples in the GCLO Sample Management Lab. The role requires concentration and attention to detail to perform repetitive tasks and troubleshoot automation where applicable.

The ideal candidate will have biologic material experience and a solid foundation in laboratory techniques, with comfort working with automated liquid handlers and bio-hood environments.

Qualifications

• Biologic material experience is required.
• Solid knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and multitask under shifting deadlines.
• Completed a significant number of biology courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain physical inventory of biologic materials and software records.
• Maintain -80 freezers and ensure proper storage conditions.
• Aliquot biological materials under aseptic conditions.
• Use ShipIt software to ship and track sample shipments.
• Receive and stock laboratory supplies.
• Properly dispose of laboratory waste products.

Skills

Biologic material experience

Laboratory techniques knowledge

Prioritization & multitasking

Biology coursework completed

Job description

Target PR Range: 21-31/hr DOE

Description Details

R&D Technician II

The Global Compound Logistics and Operations organization (GCLO) within the company manages the inventory, dispersal and logistics of biological and chemical entities used by Discovery and Development scientists for all aspects of Company drug discovery. Seeking a motivated individual to fill the R&D Technician II role in the GCLO Sample Management Lab. This position would be directly responsible for receipt, inventory management and dispensing of R&D samples for both order fulfilment and inventory management purposes. The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient at maintaining a high level of concentration and attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks. Capability to work with and troubleshoot laboratory automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining both physical inventory of biologic materials in proper storage conditions and the software records for this inventory
• Maintaining -80 freezers
• Aliquoting biological materials under controlled, aseptic conditions
• Using proprietary shipping software (ShipIt) to send and track sample shipments
• Receiving and stocking of laboratory supplies
• Proper disposal of laboratory waste products

Significant Work Activities and Conditions

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Able to lift 25 pounds

Skills Requirements

1. Ability to prioritize effectively and multi-task within an environment of shifting deadlines and demands
2. Familiarity with laboratory techniques and practices
3. Biologic material experience is a must
4. Having completed a significant number of biology courses

Preferred

• Experience working with a wide range of automated liquid handlers
• Accustomed to spending extended periods of time working in a bio-hood
• Familiarity with chemical inventory information systems, and databases
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong oral and written communication skills