Job Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in our Health Monitoring department at our Wilmington, MA location.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.50 / hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direct supervision, process internal and external samples by performing euthanasia, routine gross pathology, and parasitology examinations
• Reconcile customer paperwork with submission documentation to ensure accuracy
• Document results to include creating orders and results data entry into laboratory database in a timely fashion
• Record and maintain daily laboratory logs
• Use and maintain department equipment
• Understand and work in a GLP/cGMP environment as the need arises
• Gather and prepare case materials (plates, blood tubes, etc.)
• May assist in the timely input of departmental results into laboratory data management system
• May provide results and/or technical assistance to external customers via verbal and/or written communications
• Collect and/or process samples according to departmental SOPs
• Ability to work in a structured and regulated environment
• Work productively in group situations as well as independently
• Assist in reporting departmental exceptions to the manager or designee as instructed
• Share responsibility for departmental housekeeping and adherence to established safety procedures
• Responsible for proficiency in all related department SOP's, with general knowledge of the laboratory processes
• Maintain skills in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and others as the need arises
• May assist in training departmental technicians
• Maintain up to date training records on all procedures and protocols applicable to work duties
• Adhere to all departmental SOPs, policies, safety procedures and protocols
• Remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in biological sciences or related discipline
• Experience: 0 to 2 years related technical experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Contract Research Organization laboratory environment
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Certification/Licensure: Certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the minimal level of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft skills are required (for example, Word and Excel).
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Experience with handling animals in a research laboratory environment