Job Description

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27.00 per hourThe Life Science Technician - Buffer Preparation services role is an entry level position working in the lab environment for some of Flagship Lab Services’ most established customers. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person with the drive and desire to learn more in a growing, life-changing industry. The technician will be responsible for research laboratory related tasks such as cleaning and preparing glassware for the prep and maintenance of chemical solutions (buffers) required for experiments. These tasks require a working knowledge of research in order to determine what items will be needed as well as the Essential Functions.

Benefits:

• 401K w/ Match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Options

• Pet Insurance

• 2 weeks of vacation time

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days aregenerally Mondaythrough Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may berequiredand scheduled shifts may vary based upon client company need

Essential Functions

• Maintain an inventory of research lab glassware, materials, and laboratory equipment.

• Followand adhere toStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.

• When the tasks are completed, the area should be cleaned and restocked as needed for operations to resume

• Properly dispose of liquids and chemicals used in operations.

• Personalhealth and safetyunderstanding and adherenceisrequired

• Maintains program SOPs, documentation to cGMP standards which may include procedures, training, and remedialactivitiesand daily/weekly/monthlydocumentreviewas needed

• Equipment and laboratory glass and inventory control

• Prepare buffersas prescribed bythe daily schedule

• Perform other chemical cleaningandsterilization of equipment and materials

• Standardization and preparation of equipment for daily use.

• Ensure laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies aremaintained

• Customer service skills

• Other activities andfunctionsmay berequiredin support of the laboratory environment as required by client contract.

Competencies

• Commitment to Safety

• Mustbe highlyorganized and able to keep good records.

• Must ensurethat all regulatory,stateand local requirements areadhered toat all times

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

• Attention to detail

• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, andhave the ability toact independently

• Strong communicationskills, in both verbal and written formats

• Microsoft Office softwareproficiency, including Word,Exceland Outlook

Work Environment

This joboperatesin a research lab. This role routinely uses standard lab equipment such as beakers, test tubes, flasks, thermometers andcomputerssterilizer and other lab equipment.

Physical Demands

The employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to20pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to50pounds.

Travel

Travel is notexpected, butmay occasionally occur for educational/career development purposes.

Required Education and Experience

·  Highschool diploma or equivalent

·  0-3 yearsdirectly relatedexperience

Other Duties

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensivelistof activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equalopportunityemployer. All aspects ofemploymentincluding the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.  We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal,stateand local law.  

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

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