What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Tech Observer?
Job Description
Job Title: Lab Technician (Sample Management group)
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 18 months contract with possible extension
Shift-Timing: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
100% ONSITE POSITION
Overview
Candidate will be primarily working within the Compound Hub, processing new compounds and inventory requests through the Compound Hub Process.
Primary responsibility will be handling of all new compound orders, weighing solid samples within a weigh hood using an analytical balance in order to create solutions, which then move onto the Tecan Liquid Handler. Sample logistics including packaging and unpackaging samples from both internal and external locations.
Responsible to ensure all service level agreements are achieved on a daily basis and to work with scientific staff directly to complete orders.
Skills
A Bachelor’s degree with experience working in a scientific lab, having an emphasis on compound inventory management and distribution utilizing automated systems.
Knowledge of activities related to compound management, including inventory management, solution production, quality control, logistics management.
Experience working with laboratory robotics.
Ability to diagnose and triage hardware and software issues quickly.
Knowledge of some or all of the following instruments/systems are required: Tecan evo (or other liquid handling platform), Biomicrolab Volume Checker, Biomicrolab Tube Sorter, basic pipetting skills.
