Laboratory Technician; Analytical Development Job at Curia
Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, helping commercialize treatments for serious medical conditions. Curia enjoys robust partnerships with leading-edge government, biotech, and pharmaceutical organizations. The Albany (NY) Site is one of Curia’s flagship R&D sites, developing robust processes to produce novel medications and supplying drug for advanced clinical trials. The site expects to grow dramatically in 2022 as we help increase, advance, and develop some of the most impactful pipelines in the industry. This unprecedented growth translates into exciting opportunities for high-energy people who are smart, hard-working and adaptable.
The Laboratory Technician is an integral part of the Curia team, contributing to our success by performing operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff. Day-to-day functions include cleaning chemistry glassware, laboratory and supply areas, as well as maintaining and updating the chemical inventory.
Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
1. Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
2. Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate
3. Maintain/update chemical inventory
4. Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner. Wash, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
5. Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests. Keep sink area and personal workspace clean and organized
6. Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis
7. Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets
8. Refill solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
9. Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol
10. Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean
11. Maintain a professional demeanor
12. Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
13. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
14. Participate in self-development activities and training of others
15. Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business
Education, experience, certification and licensures
Required
- High school education or equivalent
- Minimum 0-1 years’ experience in a laboratory
- Associate’s degree in Science
1. Chemical Hygiene training
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. Good organizational skills
4. Ability to be proactive
5. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
6. Ability to write simple correspondence
7. Ability to effectively present information to coworkers and management
8. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
9. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent must be able to obtain/qualify for and maintain the clearance to wear a respirator at a “class B” level or above following OSHA mandated guidelines.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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