Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Summary:

Pfizer is searching for a talented Lab Technician to join their team in Bothell, WA! The primary role of the Lab Technician is to work in a highly collaborative environment providing lab support to Research Associates and Scientists. The Lab Technician independently maintains the laboratory, including supplies and maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including coordination and communication with vendors
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory and assist with organizational initiatives and monthly lab cleanups
• Develop routine maintenance schedules and coordinate with staff for appropriate timing of annual/biannual maintenance by the Facilities team or external vendors. Scheduling maintenance with vendors or Facilities
• Manage maintenance contracts with vendors, submitting through Contract Management System
• Maintain supply availability with an increasing understanding of usage.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure supplies are available when needed
• Prepare solutions and buffers as needed. Managing waste and waste disposal for laboratory equipment
• Perform daily equipment calibration as required, including pH and conductivity probes
• Clean AKTA equipment and performing system storage as needed
• Manage freezers and freezer inventory
• Various other laboratory management tasks, including other requests from laboratory staff to assist with preparing for experiments

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 years of experience preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a related position
• Understanding of basic biochemistry principles, such as buffer and solution preparation
• Buffer Preparation Skills (Chemical Knowledge, pH Measurement, Solution Preparation, Sterilization Techniques, Buffer Capacity Testing)
• Core Bio-Chem Laboratory Skills (Spectrophotometry, Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Microscopy, Cleaning AKTA equipment, Lab Notebook Maintenance, Lab Safety Protocols, Regulatory Compliance)
• Organizational and training skills (Lean Six Sigma)
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively within a team, adjusting to different roles and responsibilities as needed to support team objective
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly articulate ideas and opinions in a professional manner
• Actively participates in team discussions, offering valuable insights and innovative solutions
• Takes initiative to share relevant information and contribute to decision-making processes

Location:

• This is a fully onsite role in Bothell, WA

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.