Laboratory Technician - Cambridge, United States - The Fountain Group

    The Fountain Group
    The Fountain Group Cambridge, United States

    1 month ago

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    Pharmaceutical / Bio-tech
    Description

    Details:

    • This position pays 28.00 to 32.00 hourly depending on experience.
    • This position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent.

    Requirements:

    • Recent BS or MS graduates are welcome to apply.
    • Experience in a laboratory environment is required (can be academic).
    • Some knowledge of flow cytometry systems is preferred.
    • HSD required, Associate Degree or higher in a scientific field preferred

    Job Description: Job Description: Instrument Support Specialist

    • We are looking for a highly motivated Instrument Support Specialist to provide critical, on-site, scientific and operational support as part of a dynamic lab service team.
    • The role is mainly responsible for supporting Flow Cytometry and FACS equipment and scientists' operators as requested by our pharmaceutical customer.
    • Other general lab responsibilities will also be required, all of which require a high level of attention to detail to provide a quality service.

    Responsibilities:

    • Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training
    • Perform general and routine on FACS equipment maintenance, timely instrument start-up/shutdown, QC/QA of cytometers following documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Perform equipment troubleshooting and fix routine FACS equipment issues.
    • Keep track of & order basic supplies, helping to coordinate service visits by technicians (contacting / scheduling non-routine instrument maintenance and repair).
    • Assist with scheduling & calendar management, operation of cytometers & sorters
    • Respond to queries, communications, and workflows with flow labs to ensure consistency and timely resolution
    • Become familiar with all software used in the facility
    • Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
    • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time