Lab Technician - Monday -Thursday. 7:00am -5:30pm

Position : Lab Technician

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Healthcare

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Shift is Monday -Thursday. 7:00am -5:30pm

Location not accessible by Public Transportation

Job Description

Job Overview

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products. Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization.
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with scientific operations.
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products. Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization. Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids.
• Creates solutions, powders, and liquids for batches to meet specifications
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall operational efficiency
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High school with technical certification in the area of laboratory operations plus 3 years laboratory experience, AS degree in a scientific discipline with 2-3 years laboratory experience, or BS degree in a scientific discipline plus 1-2 years laboratory experience
  
  

Basic Skills

• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills required
• Ability to operate independently
  
  

Proficient/Working Skills

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required