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Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

S San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 11/12/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 610311 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:
 

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for working effectively within the group to meet department goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for executing glass wash and equipment preparation activities.
  • Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing, and distributing glassware and equipment.
  • Operating process equipment, including autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.
  • Producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, and preparing clean glassware and equipment for use across GMP and/or R&D groups.
  • Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture, and requested media as needed.
  • Working with the Supervisor and Lead Technician (as applicable) to prioritize tasks and assignments, making recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on team needs.
  • Supporting the team by providing training and technical assistance.
  • Demonstrating technical expertise and strength, including mastery of equipment and instruments used.
  • Partnering with Media Prep Lab Services groups across campus to share best practices.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in all required training activities.
  • Acting as a resource to the team and assisting technicians in resolving technical issues.
  • Adhering to and reinforcing GMP practices with other technicians, as applicable.
  • Maximizing equipment utilization and ensuring conformance with customers' needs.
  • Maximizing production output including documentation and labor efficiency while meeting required safety and quality levels.
  • Working effectively within the team and department through collaboration and teamwork to complete assigned tasks.
  • Involving the Lead (as applicable) and the Supervisor when events and decisions may impact safety or production.
  • Voicing opinions constructively while actively supporting and implementing agreed-upon goals and decisions.
  • Promoting an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation by assisting the Lead (as applicable) and the Supervisor in recognizing potential conflicts and offering to help team members.
  • Ensuring that safety is the highest priority by adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Effectively responding to safety incidents and immediately notifying supervisors of safety incidents and hazards.
  • Meeting all compliance requirements for training and supporting the team to create and ensure a safer work environment.
  • Assisting in reinforcing safety practices and providing safety training to other technicians.
  • Helping monitor the team's adherence to Internal Procedures (IPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental procedures.
  • Ensuring that the work of the team is completed by the end of the day.
  • Helping resolve operational issues as they arise.
  • Participating in process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrating professional conduct when communicating with peers, customers, and supervisors.
  • Providing routine updates to the Supervisor on progress, status, and issues associated with assigned tasks.
  • Authoring or revising Internal Procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (as applicable).
  • Communicating with customers in a professional manner.
  • Building strong communication and collaboration channels with stakeholder groups and individuals.
  • Ensuring appropriate levels of glassware inventory in all areas of operations.
  • Providing a positive example through technical proficiency, quality and GMP adherence (as applicable), teamwork, and productivity.
  • Effectively influencing others to achieve goals.
  • Assisting the team in assigning tasks and coordinating team events in alignment with department needs.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:
    • Completion of college-level coursework in biological sciences and/or physical sciences.
    • AA/AS Degree in a related science major.
    • At least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Strong background in media prep, glassware operations, or related operational environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is required.
  • Passion for continuous process improvement; LEAN or other Operational Excellence training and experience a plus.
  • Interpersonal, communication, organizational skills: proven abilities to work effectively and efficiently in teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Self-starter with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and delivering results.
  • Ability to work weekends, off-shift, and overtime as required.
  • Ability to provide technical support and training for new technicians.
  • Computer skills: ability to operate computers to enter work orders, purchase orders, notifications, etc.
  • Ability to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.









Pay Rate Range: $20-24/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.