Virology Laboratory Technician

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain cell cultures in accordance to SOPs and testing records
• Conduct assays and lab procedures as outlined in testing record and regulatory guidelines.
• Accurately complete testing records and other required documentation according to Good Documentation Practices
• Performs assays using appropriate laboratory techniques.
• Reports observations of ongoing tests to Technical Reviewer or Laboratory Manager.
• Communicates with supervisor and other colleague's daily lab activities.
• Prepare reagents and re-stock labs with supplies.
• Maintaining equipment's cleaning logs.
• Maintain, passaging and seeding cells
• Train on departmental assays such as in vitro and detection assays
• Initiate nonconformances
• Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Works under close supervision from supervisor or senior personnel.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required
• Maybe required to work Holidays and weekends
• Maybe required to work Overtime
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals

Skills and Requirements:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Bachelors' degree in Biological Sciences or other science related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with Biohazards /various Chemicals
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors

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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