Laboratory Technician
- Pay Rate: $18.00/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Raise is currently hiring a Laboratory Technician in Kennesaw, GA on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
- The Lab Assistant will support a variety of short- and long-term projects with minimal supervision from the Bacteriophage Scientist.
- This hands-on role involves assisting with project execution, including the preparation of reagents and media for relevant assays.
- The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in microbiology, be proficient in basic laboratory mathematics and unit conversions, and possess skills in media and reagent preparation.
- Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of the hoods, cleaning glassware, preparing reagents and preparing media.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Conduct regular equipment validation and maintenance checks.
- Prepare media and reagents in volumes appropriate for weekly workload requirements.
- Assist the Bacteriophage Scientist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new protocols.
- Comply with SOPs, batch records, and controlled documentations.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, guidelines, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with other team members to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
- Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contribute to the process of intra/interdepartmental projects.
- All other assigned duties
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree with focus in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- 1-year related experience.
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Required Qualifications
- Prior laboratory experience in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or chemistry.
- Familiarity with creating media and reagents.
- Competency in essential laboratory techniques, unit conversions, pipetting, weighing, and serial dilutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Quality Control principles and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Experience in the usage of an autoclave.
- Experience with Phage biology, aseptic techniques and serial dilutions.
- Experience with media or reagent preparations
Specific Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate, precise, and reproducible data for scientific investigations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Results-driven and task-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled in collaborating across departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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