Lab Technician

Laboratory

Technician

Position

Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible to weigh, measure, pipette, and check raw materials to ensure that manufacturing reagents contain the proper ingredients and meet quality standards. Their primary responsibility will be to formulate reagents. They will have a knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices,

and

procedures including PCR,

RT-PCR real

time

PCR,

and

use

of fluorescence

based

nucleic acid

detection

techniques.

The

lab

technician

is

also responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks and production processes including operation of

HPLCs,

DNA

Synthesizers, LC/MS, liquid handling robots, and UV/Vis Spectrometry.

The Laboratory Technician will work in a clean room environment preparing reagents for use in medical diagnostic devices. Appropriate use of PPE is a requirement to perform routine duties. Key skills required:

Demonstrated

proficiency

in

math,

specifically

unit

conversions.

Good

oral/written

communication.

Pipetting/liquid

handling

of

multiple

volumes

and

equipment.

Execution of repetitive tasks, and maintenance of a high level of consistency over time.

Ability

to perform

work

according

to written

guidelines

and

pre-established instructions and procedures.

Ability

to

stand

or

sit

for

2+

hours

at

a

time

during

a

9-hour

shift.

Education

and

Experience

Minimum:

Actively

enrolled

in

2-year

degree

in

science

field

with

1+

years scientific/laboratory experience. High school diploma required.

Preferred

but

not

required

experience:

Experience

in

a

medical

device

production

environment.

Knowledge

of

FDA and/or

GMP regulations.

Associates

degree

in

a

scientific

field

or

equivalent. 2+

scientific/laboratory experience.

1+

years

cGMP.

Bachelor's

degree/4-year

program

with

an emphasis on

biological science.

Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k - company match of 5% regardless of participation and up to a total of 9.5% company match if contributing

4 Weeks of PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Winter Break from the work week between December 24 thru December 31

Participation in Company's Wellness Program (discounted medical premiums)

Multiple Company Sponsored Events Each Year (catered breakfast/lunch, holiday parties, snacks)

Stimulating work environment

Convenient location near I-15 and Trax Station

Free Parking

Our EEO Policy

BioFire Defense is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. BioFire Defense complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.