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Lab Technician / Assistant I

SGA Inc.

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Banking Services, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Calibration, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Flow Meter, Genetics, Hand Tools, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, On Site Support, Order Supplies, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Metrics, Research Laboratory, Restaurant, Retail, Safety Compliance, Specimens/Samples, Staff Development, Test Equipment, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
2 days ago
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lab Technician / Assistant I for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ.

Position #1 - Lab Assistant/Technician responsible for maintaining and servicing diagnostics lab equipment

Position #2 - Lab Assistant/Technician responsible for slide scanning and maintaining scanning and other diagnostics lab equipment

Responsibilities :
Maintains laboratory instruments and equipment on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis. Prepares reagents and monitors instruments for bulk reagent levels. Orders and stocks office and laboratory supplies and equipment. Performs onsite servicing and technical support of various lab equipment including Benchmark autostainers. Manages incoming/outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments. May support several different functional lab spaces and groups
  • Performs daily, monthly and quarterly instrument and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
  • Monitors and maintains usage logs for all equipment and instruments. Monitors, schedules and delivers portable equipment for calibration and maintains necessary paperwork.
  • Troubleshoots minor equipment malfunctions by performing operational tests.
  • Monitors and prepares bulk reagents daily.
  • Maintains stock room and monitors and/or orders lab supplies inventory.
  • Schedules internal equipment repairs and preventative maintenance as necessary.
  • Prepares and schedules incoming and outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments.
  • Support laboratory experiments and research activities
  • Prepare lab materials and samples for testing
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards
  • Assist with data collection and documentation
  • Maintain lab inventory and equipment
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
Required Skills:
  • H.S. Diploma or GED required.
  • 0–5 years of experience
  • Are equivalencies acceptable? No
  • Able to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Attention to detail in written instructions and documentation.
  • Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of industry best practices
Preferred Skills:
  • Some college experience preferred.
  • Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
  • Experience with the firm' auto-stainers or other automated laboratory instrumentation is preferred
  • Ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, nut-drivers and various other hand tools.
  • Ability to use test equipment such as flow meters, pH meters, precision weight scales, and pressure meters.
  • Knowledge of and skill in inventory management.
  • Technical aptitude, including previous experience maintaining/servicing diagnostics or lab equipment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including experience in customer service dealing with the direct public (e.g., retail, restaurant, banking, or other service field)
  • Strong capacity for handling simultaneous projects while strategically prioritizing critical tasks
  • Experience in research or diagnostic laboratories preferred
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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