Lab Technician

Company Description

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Job Description

The purpose of the Laboratory Technician role is to provide support to the Quality Control Chemists allowing testing to be performed as efficiently as possible.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs daily housekeeping activities in the laboratories i.e. sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Empty, rinse glassware, perform dishwashing and restock the cleaned glassware in shelfs daily.
• Monitors and refills water, gas, organic solvents, and inorganic acids in laboratories.
• Creates inventory, monitors, order, receive, and replenish reagents, chemicals, gas tank, and lab suppliers and maintain the storage place.
• Takes out empty or expired chemicals from inventory (i.e. LIMS) and cabinet and work with EHS for the lab pack list.
• Packages/organizes shipment of samples, materials, equipment, etc. to other Veranova sites/contract laboratories.
• Works with EHS to appropriately label, handle, maintain and dispose of laboratory wastes (acid, base, organic, non-hazard, hazard, sharp, etc) in compliance with current environmental regulations.
• Executes safety initiatives in the laboratory that maintain and improve the work environment.
• Orders, receives, and delivers chemicals and reagents as per analyst request.
• Maintain the document for shipping, ordering and sampling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be adept at using a computer and able to update documents in word/Excel and other microsoft suite products.
• Ability to lift 50lbs is essential.
• Must be able to be trained to work with respirators.
• Well-developed supervisory, organizational, skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills in order to manage tasks assigned daily.
• The Lab Tech will be asked to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Must be able to adapt to changing laboratory needs and be proactive.

Special Factors

• The job includes regular activity in the laboratory which includes wearing personal protective equipment along with possibly handling controlled and highly potent substances.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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