R&D Laboratory Technician

Job Title: R&D Laboratory Technician

Type: Contract - 4 Months- Potential to Extend!

Pay: $28.00/hr

Location: Ogden, UT

Shift - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F

 Onsite in Ogden working in R&D Lab running testing. M-F 8-5. Ideal candidate will have experience running Hemodialysis machine and resolving error messages. They will simulate Hemodialysis treatments without the use of simulated, bovine, or human blood and record results accurately. Will operate equipment, problem solving as needed and maintain lab notebooks. Chemistry/Physics/Lab technology background. They will work with other techs for training and have operators manual for error codes.

‘Technician’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs that accomplish work through a specialized knowledge or skills
gained through a combination of vocational education, training, apprenticeship (craft, skilled and semiskilled),
and experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to manufacturing technician job
profiles.
Market Summary
Responsible for testing, building test stands, and functional prototypes of new designs. Participates in lab
activities ranging from design validation testing to lab development/organization. Performs validation testing
for software development, reliability, machine performance and safety.
Impact
• Applies developing, but not fully functioning, technical knowledge, as well as equipment, systems,
controls, procedures, and/or essential regulations for assigned work.
• Makes routine decisions within limited, defined parameters. Work is guided by well-defined tasks,
established deadlines, quality standards, and priorities; learns and implements policies, procedures, quality,
and compliance standards.
Communication
• Communication is internal and largely around giving and receiving basic information such as instructions,
work processed and directions; little to no interpretation of policies. Straightforward.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior employees for direction or subject
matter expertise.
Innovation
• Recognizes and resolves basic, routine, or common and repetitive problems requiring service and support
skills. Seeks assistance on complex issues.
• Performs straightforward work tasks that are patterned and supported by documentation and guidelines
requiring minimal independent judgement.
Knowledge
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic to intermediate level concepts, terminology, codes, quality standards,
and specialized job requirements.
• Demonstrates basic written, interpersonal, analytical, and application skills; understands FMC procedures
and applies with minimal instruction.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Research and Development (R&D) Technician II will assist in the development of innovative products for
patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Development activities may consist of tests that determine
chemical, biological and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for
such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following
duties. The Tech II will perform moderately complex tasks for the purpose of improving existing products
and developing new products and processes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• May write simple reports discussing results, which can include graphs and charts.
May assist senior level staff in developing new techniques, test methods (TMs) and
performing validations on TMs or test systems.

• May assist in writing various types of documents as deemed necessary.
• Assist in various projects as assigned by lead technician/supervisor.
• Set-up, adjust, and operate various types of equipment and instruments.
Perform experiments for development research projects under limited guidance and
supervision of immediate supervisor/lead technician.

• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Record test results on standardized forms and maintain good documentation practices.
Maintain order and cleanliness of laboratories and warehousing space, including inventories of developmental materials.

• Exercise professional capability to properly apply company policies and procedures.
• Build productive working relationships.
• Refer to senior level staff for assistance with complex problems that may arise.
• Escalate issues to supervisor/manager as necessary.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies
and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Regular attendance and maintaining a good attendance record is an essential function of
the job.

• Maintain laboratory notebook in accordance with standard procedures and cGMP.
• Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor's Degree strongly desired.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
• 2 - 4 years related experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
Must be familiar with FDA Guidelines, standards (ISO/AAMI/USP), and Design Control
Concepts.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits include:
            -MEC/ACP Medical
            -Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income
            -401k (must meet requirements)
            -sick leave as required by state/county