Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Description

Summary:
The Laboratory Support Staff operates proactively and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment supporting product stability activities. Following an initial training period, the staff member will:
Inventory and maintain project-specific laboratory supplies
Perform laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep, cleaning, and trash removal
Execute molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., testing products with quality control [QC] materials and organism mixes) following written instructions
Analyze selected data sets
Maintain experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
All work requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and the application of proper biosafety techniques when handling pathogenic organisms to ensure containment of hazardous materials. The staff member must follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), study-specific protocols, all applicable regulations, and safety requirements, and must complete training in the company's quality management system. This position reports to a manager and requires effective, respectful communication and coordination.
This position requires basic technical and organizational skills in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment, strong attention to detail, and dedication to the mission and goals of the client. Laboratory Support Staff receive detailed instruction and work under direct supervision for all assignments.

Primary Duties:
Inventory and stock project-specific laboratory supplies
Perform weekly cleaning activities to maintain a clean laboratory environment
Execute molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures following detailed written instructions
Handle potentially pathogenic microorganisms in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) environment using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and aseptic technique for contamination prevention and infection control
Work in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) areas using appropriate PPE while maintaining proper containment to prevent nucleic acid contamination
Record experimental details in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces in accordance with operational, quality, and safety requirements as defined in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and study-specific protocols
Communicate progress on assigned tasks to the supervisor on a regular basis
Comply with all the client corporate policies and quality management system (QMS) guidelines
Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience:
Support Level 6: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; an Associate's degree with biology coursework is preferred.

Other information:
1. Performs work under direct supervision.
2. No supervisory responsibilities

Notes:
Works full-time onsite.
Start time & end times: 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm for long days and for the short days 9:00am -5:00opm

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.