Position Title: Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA,94080
Assignment Duration: 11 Months 
Work Schedule: M-F 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Training: Training may last a couple of months. Flexibility is required, as the contractor may need to clock in earlier during the training period.
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:
• Support the Media Prep and Lab Services department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve desired results.
• Responsible for producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, clean glassware and prepared equipment for use throughout R&D groups.

• Background & Context: Support lab operations including inventory, equipment prep, and distribution across R&D groups.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure distribution satellites are maintained with required inventory levels utilizing FIFO (First In-First Out).
• Update labware deliveries on request system daily and complete assigned support tasks on time.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and distributing of glassware and equipment.
• Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture and requested custom media as needed.
• Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.
• Provide routine updates to Supervisor/leads on progress, status, and issues associated with labware delivery and stock inventory status.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and 5S as assigned.
• Adjust to schedule changes, work overtime as necessary and float between groups as needed to support operations.
• Ensure that all work is completed by end of day. Utilize time wisely to maximize productivity.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and lab staff.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Meet timeline commitments and inform others of status, issues, and customer requests as necessary.
• Be punctual.
• Adheres to appropriate laws, GNE regulations and programs, and GMP documentation procedures.
• Adhere to safety. Follow safety guidelines as required for your area.
• Complete training records in a timely manner.
• Will drive a company vehicle

Qualification & Experience:
• Strong background in both media prep and glassware operations or related operational environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is preferred.
• Have knowledge of basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• BS/BA in one of the life sciences or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 24.47/hr.