Operation Technician/Lab Assistant

Position Title: Lab Assistant/Operation Technician Work Location: Salisbury MD 21801 Assignment Duration: 4 Months Work Schedule: Mon-Thur, 5:30 AM until finished, usually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Seasonal positions in Salisbury, MD to support the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate production operation in Salisbury, MD and tag horseshoe crabs for US Fish & Wildlife. Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs, and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Employees will be trained on all SOP's and cGMP's, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. • Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments – centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. • Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods). • Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP's. • Clean and maintain production equipment. • Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags. Qualification & Experience: • 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma. • Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness. • Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance. • Written and oral communication skills. • Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives. • Math skills and computer skills. Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): • Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas. • Some overtime work will be required. • May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical hazards. • Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.

Salary : $1,756 - $1,793