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Operations Technician III
2228 Allen Drive Salisbury MD USA 21801 Salisbury, MD 21801 US
Job Description
Description: Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Selected workers will be trained on all SOPs and cGMPs, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.
The work schedule is Mon-Fri, 5:30 AM until finished, usually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Will work 4/5 of those days
Primary Role Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
2. Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments - centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
3. Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
4. Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOPs.
5. Clean and maintain production equipment.
6. Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.
Skill and/or Education Requirements:
1. 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma.
2. Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
3. Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance.
4. Written and oral communication skills.
5. Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
6. Computer skills.
Working Conditions:
1. Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas.
2. Some overtime work will be required.
3. May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical hazards.
4. Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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