Lab Technician -Biological products, Product development, R&D

at  PelFreez LLC

Position Summary: Assist biological scientists and chemical and bioprocessing engineers in a laboratory setting. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. Will handle a variety of biological and chemical substances including human and animal blood, organic and inorganic solvents, and related materials. Participate in the research, development, and manufacturing of biological materials. Support all applicable regulations including, but not limited to ISO and OSHA requirements. Work and participate in a team environment where shared responsibilities, problem solving, achieving team goals, and continuous improvement of the production processes are basic expectations. Carry out activities according to written procedures, record experimental and manufacturing data, and keep detailed logs of all work-related activities to ensure compliance with set ISO standards. Communicate orally and in written details of work-related activities.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following life science majors: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, etc. is preferred and at least two years of experience working in a laboratory setting. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, 5 years of experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with laboratory settings and skills required to effectively work in a laboratory environment including buffer preparation, working with laboratory data and calculations, working with common laboratory tools including pipettes, glassware, and laboratory equipment, etc. Experience as an independent researcher is also preferred. Specific Skills:

• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address research and manufacturing questions and other work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires having excellent attendance, being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Integrity - Job requires consistency of actions, methods, principles, expectations, and outcomes.
• Independence - Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to personally take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation - Job requires working or acting together as a member of a team for a common purpose or benefit.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: None
Supervisory Responsibility, if any:
None

Working Conditions:

• Required to wear appropriate company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).May be required to perform tasks in cold temperatures (-20°C and below) for short periods of time (
• 1hr).
• May be subjected to lifting/carrying heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

• Perform essential lab duties including buffer preparation for experimental and manufacturing purposes, washing and autoclaving glassware, ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining equipment and other supporting tasks as needed.
• Carry out standard bioprocessing methods to produce biological materials using chromatography equipment and various chemical methods.
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses including electrophoresis, protein analysis, and a variety of immunoassays including but not limited to HPLC, ELISA, complement assays, etc. to evaluate the quantity or quality of chemical and biological materials and products.
• Assist with and/or conduct independent research activities alongside or under the guidance of current staff scientists and engineers including material sourcing, experimental design, data analysis, report preparation, new product demonstrations, etc.
• Assist with providing technical support and services for scientists and professionals working in fields such as human and veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals, vaccine development, basic research, biology, chemistry and related industries.