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Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

S San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 12/02/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 616195 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.
  • Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.
  • Responsible for producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, clean glassware, and prepared equipment for use throughout GMP and/or R&D groups.
  • Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture, and requested media as needed.
  • Work with the Supervisor and Lead Technician (as applicable) to prioritize tasks and assignments, making recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on team needs.
  • Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team towards meeting department goals and objectives.
  • Support the team by providing training and technical assistance.
  • Demonstrate technical expertise and strength, including mastery of equipment and instruments used.
  • Partner with Media Prep Lab Services groups across campus on sharing best practices.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all required training activities.
  • Be a resource to the team and assist technicians in resolving technical issues.
  • Effectively train other technicians.
  • Adhere to and reinforce GMP practices with other technicians, as applicable.
  • Maximize equipment utilization and ensure conformance with customers' needs.
  • Maximize production output, including documentation and labor efficiency while meeting required safety and quality levels.
  • Work effectively within the team and department through collaboration and teamwork to complete assigned tasks.
  • Involve the Lead (as applicable) and the Supervisor when events and decisions may impact safety or production.
  • Voice opinions constructively while actively supporting and implementing agreed-upon goals and decisions.
  • Promote 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.
  • Ensure that safety is the highest priority by adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Effectively respond to safety incidents.
  • Immediately notify the supervisor of safety incidents and hazards.
  • Meet all compliance requirements for training and support the team to create and ensure a safer work environment.
  • Assist in reinforcing safety practices and provide safety training to other technicians.
  • Help monitor the team's adherence to Internal Procedures (IPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental procedures.
  • Ensure that the work of the team is completed by the end of the day.
  • Help resolve operational issues as they arise.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct when communicating with peers, customers, and supervisors.
  • Provide routine updates to the Supervisor on progress, status, and issues associated with assigned tasks.
  • Author or revise Internal Procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (as applicable).
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner.
  • Build strong communication and collaboration channels with stakeholder groups and individuals.
  • Ensure appropriate levels of glassware inventory in all areas of operations.
  • Provide a positive example through technical proficiency, quality, and GMP adherence (as applicable), teamwork, and productivity.
  • Effectively influence others to achieve goals.
  • Assist 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.
  • A strong background in either media prep or 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, and organizational skills: has proven abilities to work effectively and efficiently in teams.
  • A strong background in either media prep or glassware operations or related operational environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Must be customer service oriented.
  • Must be a self-starter with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and delivering results.
  • Must be able to work weekends, off shifts, and overtime as required.
  • Must be able to provide technical support and training for new technicians.
  • Computer skills: demonstrate ability to operate computers to enter work orders, purchase orders, notifications, etc.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.








Pay Rate Range: $20-26/hr depending on 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.