Sample Processing Technician - Minneapolis, United States - Aequor

    Aequor
    Aequor Minneapolis, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Sample Processing Technician

    Location: Minneapolis, MN

    Duration: Contract till June 2025 with possibility to extend

    Pay Rate: $23/hr on W2

    TIME: Working 40 hours per week M-F Onsite at our James Ford Bell Location. Required steel toed shoes. Shoe caps will be provided if steel toed shoes are not available. We have two shifts: 7-3 and 9-5. We alternate shifts during the week so they need to be available for both.

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    This position is responsible for executing excellence across two main responsibilities that are integral to our business and lab operations. As a sample processing technician, you will be responsible for performing processing and comminution techniques in a high-volume, fast-paced commercial lab. Sample preparation is the first stage of the sample life cycle and it is crucial that all steps (processing, aliquoting, labelling, and storage) are completed correctly to ensure the accuracy of lab testing. As a glassware support technician, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing lab glassware according to procedure to prevent contamination and adhere to our high standards of quality results.

    RESPONSIBILITIES


    • Follow preparation techniques for the processing of samples for lab testing, including the use of grinding mills and other comminution techniques (i.e. blenders, Magic Bullet grinders, liquid nitrogen).


    • Ensure accurate labeling of sample cups with assigned unique identifiers.


    • Record sample preparation techniques and delivery details into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software.


    • Maintain organization structure of samples by accurately delivering and disposing of samples as necessary.


    • Execute submission requests through third party labs by logging samples and preparing them for shipment.


    • Follow all lab safety and quality requirements and procedures (i.e. PPE, GMP, OSHA, ISO).


    • Empty washers and place clean glassware in designated baskets.


    • Reload washers with dirty glassware using the correct and appropriate racks and proper wash cycles.


    • Deliver clean glassware to labs and bring back any dirty glassware baskets.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


    • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a lab setting, and/or Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.

    ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCES

    Knowledge


    • Ability to use multiple systems (LIMS, salesforce, Outlook, OneNote, subcontract lab portals)


    • Broad knowledge of food testing services

    Skills & Abilities


    • Strong attention to detail


    • Fast learner with natural curiosity and drive to learn


    • Proficient in multitasking and prioritization of tasks


    • Able and willing to ask clarifying questions


    • Demonstrates flexibility in daily tasks and changes in workload


    • Professional written and verbal communication skills


    • Strives in a fast-paced environment


    • Possesses strong teamwork and interpersonal skills


    • Possesses proactive mindset


    • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting


    • Able to lift 40 pounds


    • Able to stand for 5-6 hours daily


    • Able to complete various tasks while wearing required PPE (i.e. face shields, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, OSHA-approved safety glasses, laboratory coat, cryogenic gloves)

    Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you.

    Thank You,

    Gurpreet Kaur

    Aequor Technologies LLC

    377 Hoes Lane, Suite 300

    Piscataway, NJ 08854