Job Title: Laboratory Media Technician

Location: Gainesville, NJ

Hours/Schedule: Mon- Fri 5am- 10am/3:30pmMon-5am-3:30pm, Tue-5am-2:30pm, Wed-5am-1:30pm, Thur-5am-2:30pm, Fri-5am-10am

Type: Contract

Join the biopharma with a focus to strive to improve the health of humans and animals - for generations. They work together with integrity and are guided by a shared purpose that defines who they are and what they do.

Responsibilities

• Operating laboratory equipment such as balances, water systems, filtration equipment, peristaltic pumps, laminar flow hoods, pH meters, conductivity meters and others.
• Maintain accurate documentation including preparation records, testing records, equipment use records.
• Perform work according to applicable Operating Procedures, Test Procedures, Forms, Safety Guidelines and current best practices.
• Maintain chemical and lab supplies inventory, perform routine laboratory housekeeping in the media prep lab.
• Investigate and solve problems as needed in media preparation and internal customer issues.
• Participate in projects to improve service, quality, and efficiency of the media prep team.
• Communicate own work effectively.
• Occasional weekend work determined by project and experiment demand.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organization skills; be able to multi-task; be highly self-motivated, flexible, be able to collaborate and work effectively in teams.
• Demonstration of a high regard for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Hands on experience with aseptic techniques and Mammalian cell culture is a plus.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and a good mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must.

Education:

• High school degree, entry-level position Associates/bachelors degree or biotechnology vocational training is a plus.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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