Laboratory Technician (1st Shift)

Our client, a leading Medical Device manufacturing company, is looking for a Laboratory Technician (1st Shift). This is for an initial duration of 12 months and is located at Carlsbad, CA.
 
Job Title: Laboratory Technician (1st Shift)
Reference ID: 26-03863
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Duration: 12 months
Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)



Description:

• For the shift, manager would like to request some flexibility.
• Should the candidate be suitable for the type of work, there would be an ask to work second shift on occasion.
• For example, 12 pm to 8:30 pm. The work is scheduled in advance; notice of any second shift work can be provided in a timely manner.

 
For the specific skills:

• An ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated lab environment.
• Formulating buffers; formulating reagents; measuring and adjusting pH; performing basic calculations; adhering to housekeeping.
• If possible, someone with experience beyond small-scale formulating technique would be fantastic. We formulate buffers up to 1000 L weekly.
• As far as soft skills are concerned, I am looking for someone that can work in a team environment as well as execute with minimal guidance after training. Attention to detail is a must.

 

• The Technician is part of an assembly team responsible for the manufacturing of specific chemistries used in the medical diagnostics field.
• This role is critical to the healthcare industry and is critical to allow doctors and lab technicians to quickly and accurately diagnose patients all over the world.
• We are looking for talented individuals with the ability to follow complex instructions, step by step procedures with a critical eye for detail and accuracy.
• This is an error free industry where lives depend on the quality of our products.
• If you want to be a part of a team dedicated to optimizing the quality of care to patients around the world, send us your resume.
• The successful candidate will have a natural affinity to detail and process accuracy.
• They will be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
• They will have the desire to perform quality, error free reagent processing, with ability to document step by step procedures with periodic quality checks.
• They will be able to form strong relationships with their managers and peer group to help ensure a healthy and productive working environment.
• Daily activities for this role include: Buffer/Reagent formulation including mixing, adjusting pH, testing on various equipment including but not limited to spectrophotometers and various Beckman instruments.
• Regular use of computer's for routine tasks, data generation and analysis, time reporting, on line training, email, etc.).
• Keeping work areas clean and safe (Housekeeping: sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc. Calibration and regular maintenance of instrumentation. Cleaning and assembly of glassware and components used in processing.)
• Environment is a reagent/medical device manufacturing facility with multiple manufacturing lines in two adjacent buildings.
• Minimum Qualifications: Associates (AA) degree or basic chemistry laboratory classes.
• Focus on chemical and/or biological sciences preferred.
• Science knowledge of basic lab techniques such as pH adjusting and buffer prep preferred. Minimum of 6 months to 1 year related experience in a GMP/GLP lab.
• Fluent in English, spoken, written, reading.
• Past working experience and knowledge of government regulated working environments highly desired.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, timekeeping, etc.).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

 
 
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $24-26 per hour. 
 
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
 
 
 
Interested and Qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to

Jaffer.s@sunrisesys.com