Job Details

Job Title - Lab Operations Technician

Location - San Diego, CA

Duration – 6+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week - 40.00
1st Shift: Hours are 7am-3:30pm. May be a little flexible.
On site

Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

What's In It For You?
• A chance to begin your career at one of the world's premier medical technology companies.
• Strong opportunity for career growth within the field of biochemistry and lab equipment operations [great for biology students and recent grads!]
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment, producing lateral flow diagnostics products such as COVID-19.

About the Opportunity:
Client is hiring multiple Lab Operation Technicians to work at our Torrey Pines Laboratories near UC San Diego. Become a part of our Covid19 response team!
Responsibilities:
• Perform routine laboratory duties and operate Reel-to-Reel equipment designed for applying diagnostic antibody solutions to test strip material.
• Monitor & adjust optical inspection systems to ensure proper material deposition to media.
• Build devices to support Quality Control and R&D.
• Record equipment daily readings, function checks and accurate completion of QA Documents [batch records, SOPs, training records].
• Perform & document periodic preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain necessary workplace/station organization of tools, supplies and paperwork utilizing 5S methodology.
• Comply with all safety/infection control policies and procedures.

Requirements:
• Associates Degree in Biological Sciences, Trade School Certificate, or equivalent preferred
• Previous lab experience and equipment operation a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with general lab personal protective equipment and practices
• Ability to work in collaborative, flexible work environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, especially during training
• Able to perform accurate math calculations
• Ability to follow directions