Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Walpole, MA

Pay rate: $34/hr.W2

Duration: 12 Months

Shift timings: 8 AM to 5 PM

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D sensor and reagent scientists in using a wide variety of laboratory methods and equipment to generate and analyze data to support the design, development, and transfer to manufacturing of new sensors.
• Lab-based work including making aqueous solutions and blood preparations, assembling consumable parts, and executing R&D troubleshooting and CLSI Verification protocols on clinical chemistry analyzers and prototype instruments.
• Participate in test method development and validation by simultaneously executing several test protocols.
• Identify and take appropriate steps to assist in resolving semi-complex problems. Investigate unexpected or unusual results and effectively communicate findings.
• Assist in laboratory support functions such as chemical inventory, laboratory inventory, data extraction, authoring/revising local procedures/work instructions and receiving materials.
• Identify and drive continual laboratory improvements.
• Regularly interacts with Research and Development, Technical Operations, and Quality Assurance personnel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment.
• Experience working with plasma, serum, and whole blood.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team environment are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word are required. Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Strong lab skills including wet chemistry and mechanical aptitude commensurate with required education and work experience.
• Adherence to GLP, GDP and safety standards. The candidate must be willing to work in a biohazardous environment.
• Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of CLSI guidance and data analysis format.
• Previous R&D industry experience (3+ years) working in the medical diagnostics field is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrochemical principles is desirable.