Associate Laboratory Technician
Overview
Performs laboratory assays that demand a professional application of the principles, theories, and techniques of cell culture and media preparation.
Position Details:
- Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM with occasional weekend and holiday work
- Anticipated Pay Range: $19-21 per hour dependent on experience
- Full-time position offering competitive employee benefits including health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off
- 100% Onsite at our facility in St Paul, MN
Responsibilities
- Provides operational support for the Genotoxicology Laboratory, activities including (Ex. media/buffer preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment, maintain mammalian cell cultures, Aseptic Technique).
- Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
- Perform Ames assays independently
- Perform Chromosome Aberration, Mouse Lymphoma and Mouse Micronucleus assays in conjunction with senior staff
- Understand the proper and safe use of hazardous chemicals
- Understand the proper and safe handling of potentially pathogenic materials
- Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
- Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maybe required to work Holidays and weekends
- Maybe required to work Overtime
- Other duties as assigned
- May be required to assist in other departments
Qualifications
Experience / Education
- No experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree of equivalent required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
- Need to be able to read, write and understand English
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
- Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
- Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
- Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
- Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
- Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
- Clarity of Vision
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions