What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at The McConnell Group, Inc.?
Position Summary: The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support a research environment by preparing samples, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records.
Required Screenings: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position AND you MUST pass a government background check as well as maintain appropriate security clearances.
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Work Environment: National Bio and Agro Defense Research controlled access facility. Each employee must maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations.
Position Responsibilities
Lab Maintenance Activities
- Cleaning of workspaces and equipment
- Maintaining water baths and incubators
- Restocking active inventory items
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.
- Receive and store using proper storage conditions for cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.
- Performing weekly safety shower and eye wash station inspections
- Autoclaving trash and waste
- Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities
Equipment and Facility Operations
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of material with BDM partners and provide weekly list of material received due on last day of every week
- Serve as an escort to visiting personnel.
- Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities
Documentation and Communication
- Provide Quarterly Reports
- Inputting IT and service requests as needed.
Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
- Work effectively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the research mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited university or college in a relevant field such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or another relevant field with 2 years' experience is required.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position AND you MUST pass a government background check as well as maintain appropriate security clearances.
- Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Hybridoma Cell Culture, Bacterial Cell Culture, Propagation of viruses, and maintaining electronic inventory records.
- Maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with the following applications DARBI, MasterControl, and Maximo is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds over extended periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull equipment throughout the workday.
- Possess the physical stamina required to work on feet for extended periods.