What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technologist - Oligo position at bioMérieux?
Primary Duties:
- Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.
- Maintains records in compliance with regulatory requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established written guidelines to perform job functions.
- Manufactures oligonucleotides according to electronic batch records and WID’s.
- Proficient in the use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation including UV/Vis spectrophotometer, HPLC, liquid handling robots, and DNA synthesizers.
- Handles hazardous chemicals in accordance with approved written procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Training and Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (BS), or working toward a degree. Chemistry, BioChemistry, and Biology preferred.
Pay will be commensurate with experience and education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in math, specifically unit conversions. Good oral/written communication, pipetting/liquid handling of multiple volumes. Maintain attention to detail for extended periods of time. Execute repetitive tasks and maintain high level of consistency over time.
Working Conditions:
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
Ability to operate heavy machinery.
Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
