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Laboratory Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20.25 - $26.75/hr

... general lab functions; including calibration, implementation of safety procedures, and routine equipment maintenance • Notifies manager or team lead upon recognition of factors that may affect ...

University of California, Irvine

Lab Asst. 2

Irvine, CA · On-site

$25.95/hr

... general lab support (making stock solutions, ordering, and maintaining lab databases), and maintenance of written records of these tasks. What It Takes to be Successful Required: * Human stem cell ...

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What are different jobs in a lab?

Jobs in a lab include roles such as laboratory technician, research scientist, lab assistant, and quality control analyst. These positions often require knowledge of laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and sometimes specific certifications or degrees in science or technology. Lab jobs vary depending on the industry, such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or research institutions.

What is a general laboratory?

A general laboratory is a facility equipped for a variety of scientific or medical tests and experiments. Laboratory technicians or scientists working there use tools like microscopes, test tubes, and analytical instruments to conduct research, diagnostics, or quality control in diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, or medicine.

What is the highest-paying lab job?

In a general laboratory setting, senior roles such as Laboratory Director, Principal Scientist, or specialized positions like Clinical Laboratory Director tend to have the highest salaries. These roles often require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and certifications, and they oversee lab operations, research, or compliance, commanding higher compensation than entry-level or technician positions.

What is the highest-paying career in a laboratory?

In a laboratory setting, senior roles such as Laboratory Director or Chief Scientific Officer tend to be the highest-paying careers, often earning six-figure salaries. These positions require extensive experience, advanced degrees, and leadership skills, and they oversee laboratory operations, research, and compliance.
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Technician, Laboratory Quality Assurance

Technician, Laboratory Quality Assurance

JENAVALVE TECHNOLOGY INC

Irvine, CA

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Technician, Laboratory Quality Assurance

Role Level: Individual Contributor

Supervisor/Manager Title: Manager, Laboratory

Job Location & Environment: Irvine, CA - Laboratory Facility / Controlled Cleanroom Environment

Job Description Summary: The laboratory technician is responsible to support sustaining manufacturing by performing microbiological and chemistry testing on various kinds of samples and document the results to assure quality.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Comply with company’s policy and procedures on maintenance of personnel hygiene and CEA cleanliness to ensure product safety.
  • Perform microbiological tests, including in-process solutions/water bioburden tests, environmental monitoring, basic microbial characterization such as gram staining.
  • Perform Chemistry testing for solutions, such as pH, concentration, and raw glutaraldehyde test.
  • Responsible for reading plates, recording the test results, and verifying test results meet the specification per standard operating procedure.
  • Responsible for sending samples to the contract lab and any sample preparation if required.
  • Perform sample collections as needed.
  • Assist with investigation for out of specification, above alert, action level results and clean room excursions.
  • Maintains lab supply inventory.
  • Responsible for general lab equipment maintenance and overall cleanliness of lab.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the laboratory manager.

Required Education and Experience:

  • B.S in biological science discipline or equivalent with 2 plus years in experience.
  • 2+ year experience in medical device/ pharmaceutical/ nutraceutical microbiology or sterilization and laboratory testing.

Skills and Abilities Required for This Job:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong cGMP skills.
  • Demonstrate good documentation practices.
  • Knowledge of good laboratory practices and laboratory safety.

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