Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Title : Lab Technician Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the microbiology areas by performing routine daily tasks including but not limited to maintaining cleanliness of the microbiology areas, organization of materials including but not limited to Media, Reagents, PPE’s etc., Glassware washing and sterilization of accessories by autoclaving, biohazard disposal, inventory control of media and reagents to ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry regulations and regulatory guidance documents.

Responsibilities

Results Expected/ Target

• Operational Excellence
• Ensure and maintain lab cleanliness as per the approved procedures, biohazard waste disposal per approved procedure.

Ensure and maintain clean glassware in laboratory as per the approved procedures.

• Ensure and maintain inventory of current laboratory media and reagents as per the approved procedures.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements (GLP and GDP).
• Help in shipment of samples to contract testing laboratory.
• Organize laboratory per basic lab requirements for Media, reagents and PPE’s. Helping in organizing lab area and equipment’s such as refrigerators and incubators with materials ensuring appropriate inventory control.

Compliance

• Supporting for calibrations/verifications/checks for instrument’s, stability chambers, daily temperature monitoring.
• Follow GDP for applicable documentation and safety guidelines for PPE’s and Biohazard waste handling

Stakeholder

• Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws/standards and the Code of Conduct.
• Work in close collaboration and support with team members that are responsible for handling of lab supply and sample management as necessary.

Innovation

• Evaluate continuous improvements in the lab areas ensuring Quality and Compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices and quality system procedures.

Education

(degree / diploma) A minimum of a high school graduation is required.

Experience

1+ years of lab experience

Knowledge and Skills (Functional / Technical)

Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Experience working in a laboratory with basic skills in maintaining the lab areas.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Strong organizational and communicative skills are imperative.

Other requirements

Ability to lift 30 lbs. and work within different extreme temperature/humidity environments as encountered in the various storage conditions.