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.