What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Wissen Care?
Job Title: Lab Technician / Operations Technician III
Location: Salisbury, MD, 21801
Duration: 27th May to 26th Nov 2025
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday Starts at 05:30 AM till 04:00 PM or 04:30 PM
Pay Range: $17 per hour
Summary:
- Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs, and processing the blood in a laboratory setting.
- Selected workers will be trained on all SOP’s and cGMP’s, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.
Primary Role Responsibilities:
- Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
- Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments – centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
- Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
- Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP’s.
- Clean and maintain production equipment.
- Tag crabs with Client's place Fish & Wildlife tags.
Skill and/or Education Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma.
- Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
- Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
- Computer skills.
Working Conditions:
- Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas.
- Some overtime work will be required.
- May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical hazards.
- Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required.
- Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
