Entry Level Laboratory Technician
Location
Canada | United States
Job description
Entry Level Laboratory Technician
JOB-10040390
Anticipated Start Date
03/18/2024
Location
Berkeley, CA
Type of Employment
Contract
Employer Info
As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.
Job Summary
If you’re interested in Entry Level Laboratory Technician job, then this is the best role for you. A Lab Technician will perform inspections of incoming raw materials by review of Certificates, visual inspection, and sampling of materials and chemicals.
Job Description
- Inspect Raw Materials using functional testing devices, micrometers, calipers or gauges, optical comparators, profile projectors and/or other analytical devices.
- Determine sample size and accept/reject criteria by operating an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Slide Rule.
- Identify and classify defects by type. Using statistical tools and arithmetic calculations, limit samples and written procedures to base the decision of acceptance or rejection of raw materials.
- Evaluate inspection results vs specification.
- Record/Enter inspection results into SAP.
- Using aseptic technique, sample chemicals and other materials, maintaining sterility/low Bioburden-endotoxin state of samples and parent container(s), completing necessary records, and submit for laboratory analysis as required.
- Maintain work area and equipment to cGMP standards.
- Maintain specifications and inspection and retain sample files and logs.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in chemical handling and visual inspection.
- Must be able to follow detailed written procedures and maintain neat, accurate and legible written records.
- Must be able to understand and interpret detailed records and specifications.
- Aseptic technique and attention to detail is essential.
- Familiar with cGMP.
- Must be able to visualize labels, print quality and very fine font clarity of print.
- Must be able to discern very subtle color variations.
- Must be able to pass annual eye exam for inspectors.
- Must be able to manipulate cases weighing up to 49 lbs., push 300+ lbs. of material on a wheeled cart.
- Bending, stooping, carrying, standing, kneeling and exposure to temperatures as cold as -30°C are required.
- Familiarity with a pharmaceutical, clinical or Quality Control working environment is desirable.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Ability to be able to use statistical sampling plans such as ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, to navigate an AQL slide rule accurately and to be able to perform calculations such as ratios and percentages.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Must have at least 1 college-level mathematics and statistics course or equivalent.
- Courses in Microbiology and Chemistry preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass drug screen & criminal background check.
- Shift: AM - 08:00 AM
Pay Rate/Salary
- Estimated Salary: $17.00 to $25.00 per hour based on qualifications.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws."
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