Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: 601 W. Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521
Duration: 06 Months with possibility of extension
Shift hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Description:
Schedule and conduct Environmental Monitoring to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), QO (Quality Organization) and regulatory procedures.
Prepare media for Quality Control testing to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following batch records, QO, and GLP procedures.
Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis and other various biological tests as needed.
Perform routine glassware and apparatus preparation, washing and sterilization in compliance with specified Standard Operating Procedure.
Under close supervision, the Laboratory Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.
Prepare aseptic and non-aseptic media for other groups within QO
Perform Environmental Monitoring in production areas
Perform Water Testing of production areas
Monitor processes and alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems
Practice basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Apply (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to assigned work
Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles
Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis and other various biological tests as needed.
Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies, assist in the equipment preparation and sterilization for laboratories as needed.
Routine glassware and apparatus preparation, washing of glassware
Decontaminate materials from laboratories via autoclave sterilization
Sterilize glassware and other materials for use in laboratories
Pick up and delivery of laboratory equipment and glassware for cleaning and sterilization based on several communication channels and schedules
Education and Experience
Required:
Two years associate degree in science or
One to two years relevant experience with relevant science based college courses.
Perferred:
Bachelors degree in biological sciences/chemistry
Experience with aseptic manufacturing environments
Competent using Window-based applications, specifically MODA, SAP, LIMS, Process Runner and Excel
Technical Skills and Competencies
Required:
Basic Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal and Written Communication skills, Experience in dishwasher and autoclave operation beneficial.
Basic understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology.
Perferred:
Experience with aseptic practices and aseptic manufacturing areas, Knoweldge of MODA SAP, LIMS, Process Runner and Microsoft Excel.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 20-50 pounds routinely, withstand long periods of standing, exposure to temperature. Manual dexterity using hands and fingers
Withstand long periods of standing
Exposure to high temperatures (autoclaves)
Manual dexterity using hands and fingers
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work
Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms
Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime