Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Carlsbad, CA 92010

Duration: 12 months contract

Shift: 1st shift position, typically starting at 7:00 AM, with flexibility to work until 7:00 PM when needed.

**Pay Range: $23-$25.50/hr. on W2 **

Primary duties:

• Buffer/reagent preparation, membrane solution preparation, and preparing test solutions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations and data manipulations, which may require the use of a computer or calculator.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation regarding routers, labels, and inventory.
• Maintain laboratory in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies. Ensure maintenance and calibration of all equipment prior to use.
• Perform all activities in accordance with GMP requirements and established safety procedures.
• Utilize quality concepts and tools in the performance of daily activities.
• May perform laboratory experiments under close supervision.
• May perform solution tests using specialized equipment per established manufacturing procedures.

Requirements:

• Position requires AS or equivalent work experience in chemistry or other life science.
• GMP experience or previous training required.
• Must have knowledge in general laboratory techniques such as filtration, glassware washing, micro-pipetting, pipetting, reagent preparation and weighing.
• Experience with handling chemicals.
• No chemical allergies or sensitivities.
• Good eyesight, very good manual dexterity, and attention to details required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to follow written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Experience at a medical device assembly firm or in a clinical laboratory preferred.