Instrument Technician

Job Description

This is 40 hours per week, day shift provides lab and analytical support of early phase development of small molecule pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will perform laboratory duties such as solution preparations, instrument calibration and analytical instrument setup. This is an analytical lab technician position and does not include any operational manufacturing duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining instruments in a ready state for users
• Preparing reagents
• Scheduling preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs with system owners, vendors and Facilities & Instrument Services
• Coordinating with Facilities & Instrument Services to create repetitive maintenance plans.
• Conducting routine inspections of the labs to ensure compliance with local housekeeping and Environment, Health and Safety practices.
• Performing routine testing using GC, HPLC, KF
• Analytical Techniques/Instrumentation:
• HPLC
• SFC
• Karl Fischer titrations
• pH
• Wet Chemistry (USP)
  

Requirements

• Candidates should have completed college level general chemistry classes.
• Candidates may have an associates degree or be working towards a bachelor degree.
• Candidates must be technically minded and detail oriented.
• Good problem solving and communication skills are a must.
• Candidates should have good written and oral communication skills, and work well in a dynamic environment and with minimal supervision.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (ability to clearly articulate ideas and participate in discussions)
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively
  
  

Pay Rate Range: $20-24/hr depending on experience