• Lab Technologist - Oligo (C Shift)

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Salt Lake City, UT)


    1001 building / Internal & External posting

     

    Job Information

     

    Business Title

     

    Lab Technologist - Oligo

     

    Department

     

    Reagent Manufacturing

     

    Cost Center

     

    2802130

     

    Title of Direct Supervisor

     

    Associate Director, Manufacturing

     

    Description of Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    This is a full-time non-exempt position. Lab Technologist is responsible for performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks and production processes. This includes operating and troubleshooting HPLCs, DNA Synthesizers, LC/MS, liquid handling robots, and UV/Vis Spectrometry.

     

    Works on assignments that are routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

     

    Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (BS), or working toward a degree. Chemistry, BioChemistry, and Biology preferred.

    Primary Duties

    + Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.

    + Maintains records in compliance with regulatory requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.

    + Relies on instructions and pre-established written guidelines to perform job functions.

    + Manufactures oligonucleotides according to electronic batch records and WID’s.

    + Proficient in the use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation including UV/Vis spectrophotometer, HPLC, liquid handling robots, and DNA synthesizers.

    + Handles hazardous chemicals in accordance with approved written procedures.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Supplemental Data

     

    None.

    Qualifications

    Training and Education

     

    Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (BS), or two years experience. Chemistry, BioChemistry, and Biology preferred.

     

    Pay will be commensurate with experience and education.

     

    Check the highest-level education required (must be job-related). Identify the discipline, where applicable:

     

    Bachelor’s Degree

     

    Will work experience be accepted in lieu of a degree? Yes

     

    If yes, number of years of experience accepted in lieu of degree and type: 2 years

    Experience

    N/A

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Proficient in math, specifically unit conversions. Good oral/written communication, pipetting/liquid handling of multiple volumes. Maintain attention to detail for extended periods of time. Execute repetitive tasks and maintain high level of consistency over time.

     

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

     

    Check if applicable

     

    Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.

     

    Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.

     

    Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

     

    Domestic travel required ____ % of time

     

    International travel required ____ % of time

     

    Able to safely lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. Standing and/or sitting 2+ hours at time. Able to perform duties while wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    N/A