Lab Technician II in Portsmouth, NH
Job Title: Lab Technician II
Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Duration: 11 Months Contract
Shift: 20 hrs week/ 5 days week – Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: $29-$32/hour
Job Description:
This part time laboratory technician role would require the incumbent to perform routine support tasks, study preparation and general laboratory upkeep. They would perform routine tasks independently after on the job training, and assist laboratory scientists with study work, sampling and in-process testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Washing glassware (loading glassware washer as well as manual soaking)
- Calibrating pH / conductivity meters\
- Preparing solutions and reagents
- Participate in laboratory safety audits
- Ordering and stocking general laboratory supplies
- Inventory and routine clean outs of freezers and cold rooms
- Package pick-up from shipping/receiving
- Packaging and autoclaving parts
- Reviewing logbooks\
- Help with routine upkeep of analyzers and laboratory instruments (NOVA FLEX2, pH/conductivity meter, ViCell, SoloVPE, AKTA Avant, HPLC)
- Assist with laboratory 6S initiatives
- Help coordinate equipment troubleshooting/repairs, pipette calibrations
- Assist Scientist level personnel with study work and perform routine assays
- Complete weekly checklist for laboratory housekeeping
- Obtain quotes and lead times from vendors for study material
Requirements:
- This is an entry level position, but a background in Biology/Biotech is required.
- A 4 yr science degree would be preferred.
- A preferred candidate would be a recent grad or someone with 0-3 yrs experience working in a laboratory environment whether that be academia or industry.
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