Laboratory Technician

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician for Molecular Biology with a pharmaceutical company located in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs assays and lab procedures according to and in compliance with cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines, and SOPs using appropriate laboratory techniques for the lab group assigned to.
• Performs laboratory support functions (e.g. inventory management and equipment calibration) to help ensure lab is operational; contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Adheres to and understands the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures, including Good Documentation Practices.
• Attend daily lab meeting on a regular basis and escalate issues/concerns at that forum to the supervisor for further investigation.
• Performs revisions to existing documents (e.g. test methods and SOPs).
• Supports departmental initiatives to introduce automated solutions and optimized assays.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze results according to specifications listed in test methods and ability to distinguish when criteria is not met.
• Cross-training opportunities provided to train junior members of the team.

Skills and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of industry experience with molecular biology techniques including qPCR and DNA/RNA Extraction.
• Bachelors' degree with a major in Biology, Chemistry or related Science major including lab courses involving work with nucleic acids.
• Experience in aseptic processing techniques a plus.
• Experience in a GMP Environment a plus

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Dominic Santoro at 215-531-5280.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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