Laboratory Technician

This temporary position supports the DNA Production team and is intended to cover short-term employee leaves. Candidates must be able to work on-site in a lab environment and perform tasks that may involve exposure to chemicals and lifting over 20 lbs.

location: Spring, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $15 - 20 per hour
work hours: 7 to 3
education: High School

responsibilities:
Production functions may include, but are not limited to, the tasks below. Specific functions vary for each department.

• Create production batches and determine routes based on specifications.
• Synthesize oligonucleotides using various synthesizer platforms, including modification injections and conjugations as needed.
• Cleavage and deprotection in various conditions depending on product type.
• Purification using various methods and types of equipment. Submit purified material/fractions for QC. Select material for combine or shipment.
• Setup work: prepare reagents and stock raw materials/supplies.
• Label and cap product containers. Perform custom format or kitting if needed.
• Quantification and/or concentration normalization.
• Perform liquid handling using both manual techniques as well as automated platforms to do sampling, product transfer, dilution, aliquoting.
• Understand and properly use LIMS for each manufacturing step.

qualifications:
REQUIRED :

• Willingness to work in a lab with exposure to chemicals (PPE required)
• Basic proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, web-based applications)
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills

PREFFERED :

• 1-2 years of college coursework toward a scientific degree
• Prior lab experience (academic or professional)
• Familiarity with lab equipment and instrumentation
• Background in science or related technical field

Safety and Quality Responsibilities

• Safety: Wear appropriate PPE. Inform supervisor of potential safety hazards. Properly dispose of waste and hazardous materials. Follow all safety guidelines documented in associated SOP. Be alert and prepared for duties.
• Quality: Accurately follow SOP's. Inspect products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
• Perform routine accuracy checks and cleaning/sanitizing on equipment to ensure quality production.
• Documentation: Complete quality assurance records.
• Communication: Able to have clear and direct communication with leadership and peers both within own department and other departments. Provide thorough updates and details to set up the next shift for success. Communicate issues in a timely manner. Able to articulate and explain production needs to support departments such as Logistics, Quality, Maintenance, etc.

Environmental conditions

• Workspace contains flammable solvents, carcinogens, and corrosives. Requirement to wear all personal equipment as directed by procedure (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, possibly face shield).

Physical requirements

• Reaching: extending arm(s) to touch or grasp something.
• Auditory: perceiving sounds at typical range, understand the speech of another person
• Speaking: Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Sitting (constant): be in a position in which one's weight is supported by the buttocks and one's back is upright.
• Standing (constant): maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet
• Lifting: pick up objects and move to a different position.
• Bending: incline body downward by bending spine at the waist and/or bending legs
• Pushing/Pulling: exert force on something to move it away from or toward oneself
• Vision: Near and far acuity, depth perception, ability to identify/distinguish colors
• Strength: Exert up to 30 pounds
• Climbing: Ascending or descending using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s)

skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.