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Resource Logistics, Inc.
Company : Resource Logistics, Inc.
Job Description Summary:
Candidate provide critical lab support at a customer site in San Diego, CA. The Lab Services Specialist supports automation functions as a liquid handler operator for critical scientific workflows and ensures all customers have adequate support in lab functions including instrument checks, routine maintenance, lab consumables, lab sanitation services, and pickup/processing of biohClientardous Client per established SOP s and work instructions and in accordance with all company policies and procedures. A successful candidate should have great attention detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability communicate effectively and be able work independently.
Job Responsibilities:
Scientific Support
Receive prepared samples and perform setup, operation, and breakdown of mRNA expression normalization methods
Receive prepared samples and perform setup, operation, and breakdown of automated transfection methods
Operation of liquid handlers (Hamilton, Biomek) fulfill responsibilities listed above
Instrument maintenance
Prepare, run and evaluate liquid handling robots for pipetting performance utilizing NIST traceable volume verification tools and reagents (Artel).
Recalibrate, purge air, and prime liquid handlers for operation
Manage records for liquid hander pipette calibration
Confirm each LAMP/OEM maintenance event receives a signed service report (electronic preferred).
Daily check and rinse of plate washer tips
Weekly flush and solution refill of plate washers
Weekly cleaning of plate sealers
Inventory management and instrument stocking
Ordering kits and other consumables through the customer portal and managing delivery, storage, stocking
Pre-filling of automated mini-prep stations
Stocking of automation enclosures
Breaking down of consumables pallets
Restocking solutions of chromatographers/spectrophotometers
Restocking of automated pipette tips
Daily check and stock maintenance of buffer stations
Preparation of simple solutions
Restocking of mini-prep kits
Laboratory Client and sterilization
Removing and transporting biohClientardous Client designated staging area for pickup by Client hauler
Picking up potentially infectious biohClientardous Client (liquid) and decanting in lab sink or floor drain for disposal
Decontamination of lab benches and lab instruments/equipment
Nothing in this job description restricts management s right assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Basic Qualification: (Required Education & Experience)
Associates Degree in a Science/Engineering Field and 1-2 years Laboratory Experience OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years Laboratory Experience
Critical Skills
Experience using Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Experience with laboratory management systems and electronic lab notebooks
Knowledge of general laboratory safety practices
Familiarity with automation laboratory equipment
Aseptic technique
Excellent customer service skills complimented by an ability listen and interpret client requests.
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor s degree in a Science/Engineering Field
Knowledge of, and possess good hand pipetting skills
Pharmaceutical laboratory experience (preferably Biomek or other automated liquid handlers)
Ability works independently after completion of training
Other Requirements:
The person needs occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
Frequently use, objects, tools, or controls, which will require regular bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order perform in a service function.
Occasionally move or lift up t25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up t50 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability observe details at close range (inspection of glassware), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability adjust focus in order perform the essential service functions of this position.
Frequently operates simple commands on laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, plate washers, interferometers, liquid handlers, other automation equipment
Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Employee may be required handle hClientardous Client according local, state, and federal regulations.
Potential risk lab-based hClientards including but not limited chemicals, biologicals, potent compounds, reseClienth material, etc.
Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.