Position : Laboratory Technician

Location : Canaan, CT

Duration : 12 Months contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Healthcare

Level Of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Job Description Summary:

• The Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing and performing the microbiological testing required for Internal (BD Canaan) and External (BDX) Lab Customers per established Work Instructions and Standards. The Technician must exercise accuracy in performing test procedures and must keep accurate records.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Sterility Testing, including SDAs, Sterility tests, and BI tests while maintaining a sterile field
• Responsible for non-sterile product Bioburden testing while maintaining a sterile field
• Responsible for LAL testing
• Cleaning and disinfection of the micro lab spaces
• Environmental monitoring of the manufacturing floor and the Controlled Access Room
• Preparing media for all associated testing, and the associated quality checks, as well as sterilization of testing utensils
• OOS investigation of testing failures
• Calibration and validation of the Micro Lab equipment
• Cleaning and decontamination glassware used in microbiological equipment
• Trend micro lab testing data
• Works with Internal and External Customers to ensure customer satisfaction, adherence to Standards and adherence to schedules
• Work independently
• Work in a team environment
• Give and receive feedback
• Solve problems and make informed decisions
• Set priorities and timelines
• Take initiative (see what needs to be done and then do it)
• Work OT without prior notice

Safety

• Participate fully to achieve the department’s safety goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take responsibility for own safety.
• Hold self-accountable to follow all safety policies & procedures
• Debrief accidents & implement solutions to eliminate root cause.
• Hold team members to safety standards/regulations & policies.

Requirements:

• Education in laboratory procedures and techniques or equivalent work experience is required.
• Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Aseptic skills and accuracy required in performing tests.
• Ability to update lab policies and procedures familiar with MSOffice suite
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Reliable

Additional and Preferred Skills:

• College level Microbiology coursework.

• Preparing product test samples as well as preparing EPCDs

• GMP training and auditing

• Participate in audits from ISO, customers

• Other duties as assigned