Title: Lab Technician - Tissue Culture Location: Gainesville, GA 30501Duration: 6 Months (Temp to perm based on performance)Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. Shift: The hours are as follows:
- Monday - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday - 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Thursday - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday - 7:00 am -12:30 pm
- Labs rotate coming in at 6:00 am and some overtime should be expected.
- There is also rotated weekend work once technicians are trained. It's typically 6:00 am or 7:00 am until 10:00 am on Saturday and 6:00 am or 7:00 am until 11:00 am on Sunday. The technicians working the weekend get the prior Wednesday off.
Duties:
- Assists in all areas in the production of Marek's disease vaccine. Which may include, but are not limited to
- Performing all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Utilizes sterile technique at all times.
- Active knowledge of working under laminar flow hoods and HEPA-filtered environments.
- Communicate any occurrence to the team leader and/or supervisor immediately.
- Responsible for keeping the lab area clean and sterile at all times.
- Individual monthly responsibilities are assigned in each lab.
- Individuals must ensure these activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assists in receiving roller bottles in labs and receiving roller bottles in the holding area.
- Assists with the candling and racking of eggs in the Incubation department
- Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records.
- Actively promotes safety and awareness in the lab, always acting in occurrence with safety practices.
Skills:
- Training begins immediately.
- Individuals must be fully trained in a timely manner on sterile technique and general lab procedures.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry it 10 ft.
- Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and work in a sterile environment.
- Must be flexible with availability. This position requires weekend work.
- Regular attendance is a must.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to think ahead to next task.
- Can work well under time restraints.
Education: