Lab Technician - Contractor
COMPANY:
Discovery Solutions is seeking job seekers for a contract position with one of our customers, Lilly, a leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.
LOCATION: Winslow, ME 04901
DESCRIPTION: The Lab Technician performs general laboratory functions which include, but are not limited to the following areas:
Virus inoculation, harvest, and inactivation;
Bacterial inoculation, harvest, and inactivation;
Preparation for and clean up after all production operations;
Washing, wrapping and sterilizing glassware and equipment.
Concurrent management of documentation
Understands and practices good aseptic technique and biosecurity measures.
Perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited degree of supervision.
Performs duties according to established SOP's, production records and company safety procedures.
Concurrently completes documentation and follows established protocols.
Clean up and Preparation work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Washing, wrapping and sterilizing of glassware and laboratory equipment;
Loading/unloading autoclaves;
Washing ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, fixtures and equipment,
Virus production, including assistance with room and equipment preparation, setup, inoculation, harvest, antigen processing, filling and clean up.
Bacteriology - assists in preparation of media and growth, harvest, processing, and inactivation of antigen.
Tissue culture - assists in preparation of lab, kitchen work, dispensing, and harvesting of antigen.
SHIFT: Monday-Friday 7:00AM- 3:30 PM
EXPERIENCE: Speed and accuracy of fine hand manipulation and good eye-hand coordination required.
Must be an effective member of a team and be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must possess proven math skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.
Candidates or workers who own birds at their personal property or have come in contact with birds within the last 48 hours are not permitted at the Winslow, Maine facility. Candidates who come in regular contact with any kind of birds are ineligible for this assignment.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences preferred.