Lab Technician - San Diego CA

Position Overview

The Lab Technician I is a versatile role, responsible for independently performing all tasks to ensure high-quality service levels are met. This position involves preparing and maintaining buffer solutions used in various laboratory and manufacturing processes, as well as cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining laboratory glassware. The role adheres to strict quality and safety standards and may involve handling hazardous materials with proper safety protocols. Schedule: 1st shift 8 hours on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare buffer solutions by mixing acids, bases, and chemicals in precise proportions.
• Use pH meters and other equipment to adjust and verify the pH of buffer solutions.
• Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials safely.
• Perform routine cleaning, drying, and autoclaving of laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) safely and accurately.
• Hand wash and dry laboratory glassware and plasticware when required.
• Operate glassware washers, dryers, and autoclaves for machine washing and sterilizing.
• Clean the glass wash facility including walls, floors, ceilings, counters, sinks, vents, and equipment.
• Track inventory of plasticware and request restocking as necessary.
• Support ELISA production processes such as plate preparation, crimping, and sealing when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of buffer preparation processes, including batch records and SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Requirements: Must have strong manufacturing experience for making buffers, including bench lab experience, ability to speak English, and capability to follow batch records or work instructions.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; college graduation is acceptable.
• Experience Required: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; intermediate computer skills; and competence in performing intermediate math calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is desired.
• ELISA plate production experience is a plus.
• Animal husbandry experience is a plus.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in the life sciences industry is preferred.