Laboratory Technician

Title: Lab Technician I

Location: Cambridge, MA

Duration: 24 months(possibility of extension, minimum 1-year commitment expected)

Shift: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No anticipated overtime Flexibility within the 40-hour week allowed (e.g., 9-hour day offset by shorter day)

Description:

NOTES:

• Basic lab equipment familiarity
• Centrifuge
• Biosafety cabinet
• pH meter
• Pipetting skills
• Routine lab prep proficiency
• Basic calculations
• Preparing buffers/reagents
• Molarity calculations from formula weights
• Laboratory fundamentals
• PPE awareness
• Comfort working with chemicals (some may be corrosive).
• Understanding of lab safety culture
• Physical Requirements Lift up to 44 lbs, approximately 1–2 times per week Lift is from floor height to bench height only Not repetitive or constant

ROLE SUMMARY

• The primary role of the Media Prep Technician is to prepare pharmaceutical buffers, agar plates, and tissue culture media for lab operations in Cambridge, MA.
• Formulating buffers, plates and media for the PRD community.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare buffers and media in final volumes ranging from 100ml to 200L for PRD customers in accordance with formulation documents, standard operating procedures and good lab practices.
• Accurately and legibly record weights, pH and other parameters on formulation worksheets.
• Perform thorough reviews of the formulation worksheets completed by team members.
• Conduct daily checks of stock solutions at customer locations in KSQ1 and KSQ2 to maintain pre-determined inventory levels. When stock levels are low, place orders for replacement solutions in the eSolutions formulation request system.
• Communicate with customers through the Media Prep Team distribution email.
• Place orders for raw materials and solution preparation supplies using Pfizer’s purchasing system and vendor-supported managed inventory program.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping including calibrating and cleaning lab instruments and equipment.
• Follow guidelines and rules set by Media Prep Lab Lead

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent laboratory experience
• Math and algebra skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year or more of experience in a similar role with Biopharma.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices and aseptic technique.
• Data extrapolation and reporting.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Climb stairs, kneel or crouch to retrieve items
• Lift up to 44lb(20L) and push and pull carts.
• Perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
• Must be able to perform algebraic mathematical calculations and determine molarity and percentages.
• Autonomously calculates volumes of required solution components based on mathematical calculations.