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This is a full-time, onsite, Pharmaceutical Lab Technician 1 position located in Morrisville, NC,Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providingsupporttoScientistsinmaintainingall aspects of the lab,which involve knowledge on fundamental lab support policies, programs and practices while completingappropriate forms, documents, and databases. May include various forms of samples, such as environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes items in the shipping and receiving areato ensure proper disposition.

• Assistsin the cleaning of laboratory glassware as needed.

• Maintainsthe general laboratoryand facilitysuppliesinventory for the site.

• Picks up, transports, andmaintainssamples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.

• Completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and informationaccording toestablished procedures.

• Provides fundamental support in the application andassistanceto staff and managementregardinglab support policies, programs, and practices.

• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, andregulations;receivesguidance and direction or escalates when required.

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing orparticipatingas an active member of a work team.

• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical bydemonstratingcourteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Associate's degreeor equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required Knowledge

• Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of lab support.

• Customer service principles and practices.

• Understanding ofthe daily administration of lab support programs, policies, and procedures.

• Fundamental methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions, and concerns.

• Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and proceduresonsample maintenance.

• Computer applicationsincluding Microsoft Excel, Word, andPowerPointand systems related to the work.

• Principles and practices toservingas an effective project team member.

• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, andappropriate operations.

• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Performing fundamental lab support duties in assigned areas.

• Serving as a team member working withcoworkers.

• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining organizational policies and procedures.

• Maintaining databases, forms,documentsand relatedinformation.

• Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.

• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.

• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals,objectivesand activities.

• Establishing andmaintainingeffective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting.