Job Description

Title: Lab Technician II

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Duration: 11+ Months

Summary:

• The Laboratory Support Staff works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and has the temperament to operate proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of research and development activities.
• Following a training period, tasks will include inventorying and maintaining stocks of project-specific laboratory supplies, laboratory maintenance (equipment maintenance, cleaning, trash removal), and following instructions in the execution of molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, serial dilution of microbiological culture and nucleic acids, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) etc.) and maintaining experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• The position requires working while using appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and applying appropriate techniques in handing potentially pathogenic organisms as well as patient samples and other body fluids to ensure proper containment of potentially hazardous materials.
• Must be able to follow established standard operating procedures, as well as study-specific protocols, follow all regulations, safety requirements, and be trained in use of the quality system. The work will be under the direction of a manager and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively and respectfully.
• The position requires basic laboratory (BSL 2enviroment), technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and client. Laboratory support staff receive detailed instruction and work under direct supervision on all assignments.

Primary Duties:

• Assists with stocking project-specific laboratory supplies, including inventorying stock.
• Participates in weekly cleaning activities to maintain a clean lab environment.
• Follow detailed instructions in the execution of experiments/procedures.
• Work in a Biosafety level 2 environment using appropriate PPE with potentially pathogenic microbes, patient samples, and body fluids using sterile techniques for contamination and infection control.
• Work in PCR areas using appropriate PPE while ensuring proper containment of nucleic acid contamination
• Use electronic laboratory notebooks to record experimental details.
• Use and maintain laboratory equipment, and workspaces according to operational, quality, and safety requirements as outlined in protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with supervisor continually on the progress on assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all work in compliance with client corporate policies and within the guidelines of the Quality Management System.

Education & Experience:

Support Level 6: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; An Associated degree with biology course-work is preferred.

Other information:

• Performs work under direct supervision.
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Works full time onsite.

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