In Vivo/ Serology Lab Technician

Description:

• Lab experience of at least 6 months
• Under direct supervision, perform specimen receipt, preparation and testing as specifled in IVB SOP and Protocols in compliance with GMP regulations as they apply to the conduct of nonclinical research.

• Perform laboratory activities including but not limited to reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance and monitoring and routine testing of client samples.
• Immunoassay methods o ELISA o IFA
• Hemagglutination
• Assist In the receipt of samples to be tested
• Prepare data forms for routine serology testing, Record assay parameters as required by protocol.
• Ensure proper sample dilution is performed.
• Operate and maintain pipettes.
• May assist in the preparation of departmental media and diluents: including knowledge of proper labeling technique and storage conditions.
• Assist in ensuring adequate supply of materials required for assays.
• Ensure raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate orderr and meet protocot specifications and/or GMP requirements.
• Assist in interaction with project managers and technical staff In planning and conduct of serology assays.
• May support core IVB activities such as clinical observations, animal husbandy Share responsibility for general housekeeping and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of departmental supplies.
• Responsible for proficiency in all departmental SOPs with general knowledge of the lab/production processes.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education: Associate's degree (AA. IAS.) or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline
• Experience: One to two years related technical experience in a laboratory environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory
• substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. 
• Other: Bachelor's degree preferred. Strong organizational and prioritization skills required, Attention to detail and accuracy a must. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Able to communicate effectively in a small group or one on one setting

• Regularly required to move about inside the laboratory, communicate and operate a computer. 
• Must frequently be able to remain in a stationary position while performing laboratory tasks and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently and accurately operate laboratory pipettes.
• Regularly observes» inspects, and interprets laboratory experiments, requiring close vision and the ability to adjust focus and detect and differentiate colors.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• White performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves* protective clothing and eye protection.

• General laboratory working conditions.
• Regularly wears protective clothing (cap, gloves, scrubs, lab coatF safety glasses).
• Works with biological samples with risk of exposure to, zoonotic disease» and biohazards.
• The employee may work with sharp objects (i.e. needles, glass pipettes, pipet tips).
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate depending upon the task being performed.