What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician III position at Advanced Therapies, LLC?
Performs any basic to complex Cell Potency and Analytical assay(s) according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or Points to Consider (PTC) guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Completes Test Methods and other required documentation and performs laboratory maintenance duties according to GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs. Performs daily work activities with minimal supervision. Sufficiently competent in science to initiate and carry out scientific development projects related to the development of new assays, initiation of new programs, assay validations and associated projects. Performs and thoroughly documents Research & Development activities as required.
Schedules: Sunday -Thursday 10AM - 6:30PM
Tuesday - Saturday 10:AM -6:30PM
Monday - Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
Responsibilities
• Conducts any basic to complex Cell Potency and Analytical assays and lab procedures according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
• Accurately completes Test Methods and other required documentation according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
• Follows all general and laboratory SOPs
• Conducts critical review of results and reports data to Technical Reviewer or supervisor
• Communicates with supervisor and other colleagues re: daily lab activities
• Prepares reagents and completes reagent batch records
• Checks reagents for expired chemicals and disposes of any expired reagents
• Performs laboratory maintenance (i.e. decontaminates and disposes of medical and other waste as appropriate, maintains laboratory supply inventories, keeps work surfaces clean and neat) and keeps records of maintenance according to guidelines and SOPs
• Performs routine equipment monitoring and cleaning (i.e. centrifuges, biosafety and chemical hoods, refrigerators, incubators and freezers) and keeps records according to guidelines and SOPs
• Orders reagents and consumables as required and uses commodity specification procedure as assigned
• Completes all requisite training (i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen, Quality Assurance, safety, etc.)
• May be required to work Holidays and weekends
• May be required to work Overtime
Qualifications
• High School diploma and over 6 years of relevant experience or
• Associates’/Bachelor’s (science preferred) degree with over 3 years of relevant or equivalent experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Strong Technical and Scientific knowledge of cell culture and protein-based assays (i.e. ELISA, cell culture, etc).
• Ability to use proficiently advanced laboratory equipment, such as, but not limited to, Plate Readers, Automated cell counters, Microscopes, etc.
• Shows excellent time management skills
• Ability to record data accurately and legibly