Lab Technician

Overview

TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Location: Salisbury, MD - 21801

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday from 05:30 AM till 04:00 PM / 04:30 PM

Job Description

Entry-level role supporting both field and laboratory operations involving horseshoe crab blood collection and processing. The position requires adherence to SOPs, cGMP standards, and aseptic techniques, with responsibilities spanning from handling biological materials to maintaining clean and compliant work environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with horseshoe crab blood collection as per approved SOPs, including setup, crab preparation, aseptic blood collection, and end-of-day cleaning and disinfection.
• Support crab blood processing activities such as centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and lab cleanup.
• Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles within biosafety cabinets (hoods).
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner per SOP guidelines.
• Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of production equipment.
• Tag horseshoe crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes both laboratory settings and crab holding areas.
• Requires flexibility for overtime as needed.
• Physically demanding: long periods of standing, repetitive motions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to chemical disinfectants; candidates must not have sensitivities or allergies to such substances.
  
  

Required Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in a production or laboratory environment (or High School diploma).
• Ability to follow written procedures and execute tasks with accuracy and completeness.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with reliable attendance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate to meet departmental goals.
• Basic computer proficiency.
  
  

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.