Lab Technician

Description

• Primary role of the Lab Technician II is to work in a highly collaborative environment providing lab support to Research Associates and Scientists.
• The Lab Technician II is independently maintaining the laboratory, including supplies and maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including coordination and communication with vendors
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory and assisting with organizational initiatives and monthly lab cleanups.
• Developing routine maintenance schedules and coordinating with staff for appropriate timing of annual/biannual maintenance by Facilities team or external vendors.
• Scheduling maintenance with vendors or Facilities
• Managing maintenance contracts with vendors, submitting through Contract Management System
• Maintaining supply availability with increasing understanding of usage.
• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure supplies are available when needed.
• Preparing solutions and buffers as needed.
• Managing waste and waste disposal for laboratory equipment.
• Performing daily equipment calibration as required, including pH and conductivity probes
• Cleaning AKTA equipment and performing system storage as needed
• Managing freezers and freezer inventory
• Various other laboratory management tasks, including other requests from laboratory staff to assist with preparing for experiments
• Individual will interact primarily with the Purification Development laboratory staff (RA and Scientist level) in Bothell in a technical support role.
• May have limited interactions with other groups sharing the Bothell lab space (SPF and Cell Culture groups)
• Individual contributor with no people management responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree desirable and 1 years relevant work experience
• 1-3 years in this role or 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/Training Skills (Lean Six Sigma)
• Interpersonal and Adaptability Skills: Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively within a team. Adjusting to different roles and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives.
• Effective Communication: Demonstrates the ability to clearly articulate ideas and opinions in a professional manner.
• Assertiveness: Confidently expresses thoughts and suggestions while respecting others' viewpoints.
• Collaborative Contribution: Actively participates in team discussions, offering valuable insights and innovative solutions.
• Proactive Engagement: Takes initiative to share relevant information and contribute to decision-making processes.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.