Laboratory Tech

Job Title: Laboratory Tech

Location: Marlborough, MA

Duration: 05 months of Contract (with possible extension)

Job Description

• Performs functions which support the operation of the Scientific Product Support laboratory and executes internal and cross-departmental studies for product development, new applications and failure analysis.
• Operates sample preparation instrumentation, maintains supplies, completes necessary logs/records and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Must be comfortable in a laboratory environment working with various chemical and biological samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

• Operates basic specimen equipment
• Executes experimental protocols according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Records data on forms and reviews work for accuracy/completeness
• Adheres to all laboratory and biohazard safety procedures
• On-time completion of all required trainings
• Stocks & monitors laboratory supplies
• Participates in LEAN initiatives and provides observations to improve lab workflow
• Delivers short presentations to internal group with assistance

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• ☒ Sit; use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• ☒ Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• ☒ Lifting/pushing/pulling and carrying products weighing up to 45 pounds
• ☒ Potential Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
• ☒ Potential Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
• ☐ Safety Shoes compliant with site specific policies/procedures must be worn in designated areas
• ☐ Potential Exposure to blood.
• ☒ Exposure to biological specimens (biohazards).
• ☒ Other (please specify): Hepatitis B vaccination required.