R&D Laboratory Operations Technician I at Exact Sciences
San Diego, CA
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Position Overview
The R&D Laboratory Technician I is an entry level position providing support for common R&D laboratory operations functions. The position entails following detailed instructions and established procedures with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include lab organization, general lab and equipment maintenance, consumables inventory, stocking, and miscellaneous initiatives to help the lab run efficiently. Additionally, this position assists with management of both non-infectious and potentially infectious materials. The R&D Laboratory Operations Technician I is expected to follow all laboratory and safety policies, procedures, and reporting practices.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist with warehouse inventory of supplies and consumables.
- Conduct routine inspections of labs to identify housekeeping, consumables, and safety requirements.
- Organize consumables in lab areas and stockrooms.
- Assist with freezer defrosting, inventory, and organization.
- Responsible for timely and thorough stocking of lab supplies and consumables.
- Responsible for maintaining available and unexpired disinfecting reagents in labs.
- Participates in lab and lab equipment cleaning activities.
- Assist with coordinating lab equipment calibrations with Metrology.Assist with setting up new or relocated labs and lab equipment.
- Operate and maintain scientific instrumentation with appropriate documentation.
- Participates in Environmental Health and Safety initiatives in the lab.
- Utilize communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively through both verbal and written communications.
- Apply demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Apply ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
- Ability to work designated schedule.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
- Ability to utilize step stools and ladders.
- Ability to safely utilize a pallet jack and hand truck.
- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
- May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
- Ability and means to travel 5% between local Exact Sciences locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school degree/general education diploma.
- Demonstrated familiarity with common laboratory and scientific instrumentation terminology.
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with common laboratory and scientific instrumentation terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in biotechnology or field as outlined in the essential duties.
- 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
- Experience with inventory systems like Kanban and/or inventory management software.
- Experience with lab instrumentation including technology platforms, centrifuges and pipette calibration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of common chemicals utilized in a laboratory setting.
- Experience using facilities and instrument monitoring systems.
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Salary Range:
$37,000.00 - $59,000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.
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