PLS Lab Technician I - Entry Level

Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries from our network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We share a common goal to bring real value to people, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide. Driven by our commitment to improving our health, we deliver services that offer hope and a better, safer, healthier life for everyone.   

This is a full-time morning shift and onsite position in Lebanon, NJ, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. 

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing assistance, preserving, preparing, processing, and maintenance of lab samples, which involves knowledge of fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices while completing appropriate forms, documents, and databases. May include various forms of samples, such as environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Prepares lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas.
• Supports analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting, and communicating results.
• Picks up, transports, and maintains results, samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.
• Disposes of laboratory materials and samples using well-established guidelines and instructions.
• Reviews, completes, and processes standard degrees of logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding lab support policies, programs, and practices.
• Provides support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, department, and related customer issues
• Assists in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational, operations, and management needs.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace® by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of lab support.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Understanding of the daily administration of lab support programs, policies, and procedures.
• Fundamental methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions, and concerns.
• Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Performing fundamental lab support duties in assigned areas.
• Providing standard support within varied lab testing.
• Providing customer service.
• Serving as a team member working with customers and projects.
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintaining databases, forms, documents, and related information.
• Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to groups, peers, and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

This role is working the first shift Monday through Friday. From time to time, this position may need to come in early, stay late, and occasionally weekend work to meet clients' needs.

OFCCP STATEMENT

Pace Analytical Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veteran, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.