Scientific - Technician - Lab (Entry Level)

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Some weekend work might be required
Duration: 12 months duration with possible extension
Top 3 skills you are looking for:
Laboratory experience
Ability to follow instructions and record results
Flexibility to work on several different projects and different team members.

Must Have:
- 2 years of College (college Student) in Chemistry/Biology related fields
- Hands on Lab experience
- Or a combination between High School + Couple of years of lab experience/production lab environment
- Microsoft Office basic knowledge (Excel, Word)
- Good verbal and written communication skills

In this role you will
•Perform benchtop analysis of new and existing formulations.
•Assist with analysis of customer complaints and product failures as required.
•Formulate and mill customer formulations for projects and complaints, complete testing on media.
•Prepare samples for analytical testing, and coordinate shipping where required.
•Compiling data from analytical testing, directed assistance with analysis of data.
•Assist with preparation of reports and presentations where required.
•Maintain cell lines including cryopreservation and thawing.
•Perform growth promotion studies and tabulate data. Read and record critical measurements.
•Prepare reagents and media using written specifications.
•Perform analysis accurately on a daily basis. Perform daily calibrations and operate basic lab equipment.
•Identify any problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify supervisor.
•Assist the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and report any delays and problems that may delay progress.
•Maintain laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification as required.
•Adhere to department rules and laboratory procedures, as well as company requlations stated in the employee handbook.
•Adheres to department specific safety guidelines.
•Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 25 pounds.