Laboratory Support Technician

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

Join our Laboratory Operations team at BioAgilytix in Raleigh-Durham as a Laboratory Support Technician! In this this 6-month contract role, you will support the general operations of our three laboratories in Durham and Morrisville. The Laboratory Support Technician is responsible for management of all incoming deliveries to BioAgilytix, including but not limited to receiving all deliveries from vendors and ensuring packages are delivered to appropriate individuals. Additionally, the Laboratory Support Technician is responsible for monitoring and stocking lab consumables and notifying the appropriate person when supplies and reagents need to be ordered.

• Serves as receiving department for BAL. Manage receiving/deliveries by outside shipping vendors daily. Use NetSuite purchasing software to ensure that packages are delivered to the appropriate individuals at BAL.
• Serves as a liaison between shipping vendors and BAL for proper shipping of materials.
• Responsible for maintaining and stocking laboratory supplies, as needed.
• Consolidates boxes and Styrofoam for discard/recycle.
• Assists in maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the laboratories.
• Stores clean glassware, wash dirty glassware if needed.
• Checks for expired reagents and consumables.
• Helps with set up of general lab equipment
• Gathers lab coats every week for cleaner; separates coats when returned.
• Assists with furniture assembly, office supply inventory, and ad hoc projects as needed.
• Assists with the set up and take down of various areas for company meetings, town halls, etc

• Other duties as needed

• High school diploma and 1 year experience in a shipping, receiving, or similar environment.
• Not less than two (2) years’ experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility OR Associate degree in biology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility - preferred

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Well organized with ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously; ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• This position has no supervisory responsibility

• Frequent supervision and instructions
• Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

• Primarily office and receiving dock
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures on rare occasions

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate office and lab equipment
• Frequent mobility needed
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including office equipment, lab equipment, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 40 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

• This is a full-time position
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.