Lab Technician - On-Board Companies

About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:
Position Type: Lab Technician
Job Location: Lexington, MA
Compensation: $29.00 per hour
Length of Assignment: 3 months with a possibility of extension.

100% onsite
Schedule: 8am-4pm – Monday-Friday

Main Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities for the position are: 

• ·fermenter preparation

• ·assembly

• ·medium preparation

• ·fermentation monitoring

• ·sampling

• ·sample processing

• ·DNA extraction and sequencing preparation.

Fermentation Responsibilities:

• Clean, setup, maintain and operate bench-scale fermenters
• Fermenter sampling and data logging
• Prepare media and stock solutions in support of fermentation experiments
• Monitoring fermentation process, report deviations and observations to senior team members
• Performs other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned

Analytics Responsibilities: 

• Prepare fermentation samples to transfer to analytics team
• Communicate with team members for schedule of sampling and sample processing
• Prepare reagents for sample processing

 Microbiome Responsibilities:

• Conduct DNA extraction and sequencing preparation

Qualifications:

• B.S. or Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Previous work experience in Biotechn+ology highly desirable
• Experience using standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, stir plate)
• Understanding of biology and microbiology techniques preferred
• Display strong attention to detail, and strictly follow all safety and lab regulations
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight
• The ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize multiple work activities with varying deadlines
• A familiarity with common chemistry laboratory equipment such as pipettes, volumetric glassware and working in a chemical hood
• Experience in multi-step sample preparation procedures
• Experience in following written protocols, without deviation, to ensure reproducibility of data
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of basic computer skills including MS Office platforms such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

 Apply Today!
www.onboardusa.com

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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