Lab Technician
Location: Columbus, OH & West Jefferson, OH
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 6-month contract with potential for extension or direct hire
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
Openings: 2
Position Overview
Job Summary
The Life Sciences Research team provides fast, accurate answers for discovery, safety and efficacy with our world-class facilities and ability to meet unique technical, development and regulatory needs for our clients. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Inhalation Technician. This position is 100% onsite located at Battelle’s laboratories in Columbus, OH & West Jefferson, OH.
Responsibilities:
Activities may include some or all of the following:
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, electromechanical interfaces, automated data acquisition and control systems, and associated instrumentation.
- Assemble, modify, and fabricate mechanical components and equipment using hand and power tools.
- Perform plumbing, tubing, pneumatics, and exposure system repairs as needed.
- Assists with inhalation laboratory activities including in vivo and in vitro inhalation.
- Assists with experiments involving aerosol generation and characterization.
- Perform trials, tests, and experiments with direction of more experienced staff to support engineering, production, and R&D activities.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure reliable equipment operation.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
- Perform standard and non-standard tasks under supervision and guidance of more experienced staff.
- Verify the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of designs and test data.
- Complete project work assigned within schedule and budget provided. Operate equipment and assist in calibrations and maintenance of the equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Work with hazardous materials and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with the GLPs.
Key Qualifications:
- Associate degree in related field; 1 year of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
- Exhibits sufficient technical knowledge to perform routine assignments.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs
- Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and work with hazardous chemicals
- Applicant must be US citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Naturally enjoys taking things apart, diagnosing issues, and repairing equipment.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
- Comfortable learning new equipment and mechanical systems.
- Experience working in a lab environment and following written procedures
HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)
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