Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent Lab Technician to run quality control tests and assist in meeting all site goals including safety, environmental, quality, volume, cost, GMP, training, and personnel. The ideal candidate will follow cGMP and GLP guidelines, prepare for and assist with CDL standardization and safety inspections, and maintain chemical and material inventories.

Responsibilities

• Run quality control tests
• Assist in meeting site goals including safety, environmental, quality, volume, cost, GMP, training, and personnel
• Always follow cGMP and GLP guidelines
• Prepare for and assist with CDL standardization and safety inspections
• Assist with Lab-ware tasks when the lab-ware technician is out
• Maintain chemical and material inventories for daily media make-up and 12L flasks inoculation
• Maintain CDL ISO procedures and respond to any CDL related non-conformities
• Participate in routine area inspections and safety walk-throughs
• Assist with identifying and implementing new processes and procedures
• Follow company's Cardinal Rules
• Coordinate maintenance of CDL equipment and computer systems
• Assist in training and enforce adherence to CDL/SBP standard operating procedures
• Implement and support the environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) management system

Essential Skills

• Basic lab skills in Chemistry and Biology
• Proficiency in GMP and GLP
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bright field microscope, pH meters, centrifuges, YSI machine (sugar analyzers), scales, and refractometer
• Ability to perform Gram stains and identify contaminants (e.g. gram positive, gram negative bacteria)
• Contamination prevention
• Frozen culture preparation and validation
• CDL autoclaves operation
• Aseptic techniques
• Basic math and English language reading skills
• Intermediate computer skills including email, Word, and Excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Science college courses desired, preferred in Microbiology and Chemistry

Work Environment

The position requires working in a 24/7 environment consisting of different shifts (e.g. day shift, swing shift, and graveyard shift), including the ability to work overtime with very short notice, weekend and holidays coverage. The specific swing shift is from 1:30pm to 10pm with Tuesday and Wednesday as days off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25