Laboratory Technician

Planet Pharma
South San Francisco, CA

Entry level Lab Tech

1 year contract

Sout San Francisco, CA

Pay: $20-24hr





MUST BE A US CITIZEN (visas and C2C not accepte


d)
Descripti

on:Perform Physical testing of medical devices and combination products for R&D, verification, complaints, and stability programs. Perform laboratory testing in a cGMP environment and understand the technical and compliance needs of the business. Actively participate in continuous improvement to maintain the company's right to operate, supply to patients and cost effectivene


ss.
Job Responsibili


ties
Leader

  • ship:Create an environment of strong team spirit with timely and effective communicat
  • ions.Develop ability to influence using technical and personal reaso


ning.
Tech

  • nical:Perform a broad variety of basic and moderate complex tests in support of lab opera
  • tions.Perform testing of routine and non-routine s
  • amplesPerform routine lab maint
  • enanceOrder and maintain lab supply inv
  • entoryPerform sample filling and decontamination, and assist in lab complaints investig
  • ationsReceive and provide tr
  • ainingCoordinate with lab supervisor to support operational acti
  • vitiesIdentify and support resolution of technical pr
  • oblemsActively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improv
  • ementsResolve issues as needed with management ap
  • provalAdhere to cGMP policies and procedures, including documentation acti
  • vitiesMeets scheduled performance of 95% o
  • n timePerform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Q


uality
Job Requi


rements
Ed

  • ucation:B.S./B.A. (preferably in relevant scientific discipline) or an equivalent combination of education and experience - not required, however, it's pr
  • eferred.Minimum years of experience: 0 to


5 years
Knowledge/Skills/Comp

  • etencies:Basic knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in physical test procedures. Ability to exercise sound judgement, reasoning and problem solving. Capable of completing assigned responsibilities in a timely manner under minimal supervision and keeping the manager informed of status. Good verbal and written communication skills needed to accomplish assign


ed tasks.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Cons

  • iderationsWork En
  • vironment:The majority of work is completed at the location of employment in a laboratory typ
  • e setting.Physica
  • l Demands:Ability to make repetitive motions and manual manipulations of samples. Must
  • be able tolift


25 pounds.
Safety Cons

  • iderations:Work is performed in a laboratory setting. Exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • may occur.Work requires use of glassware, needles and syringes. PPE (e.g. lab coat, safety glasses) may be required in the


laboratory.
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