Position Title: Lab Technician I
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, (9 AM to 5 PM PT)
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Position Summary:

Perform Physical testing of medical devices and combination products for R&D, verification, complaints, and stability programs.

Perform laboratory testing in a cGMP environment and understand the technical and compliance needs of the business.

Actively participate in continuous improvement to maintain the organization’s right to operate, supply to patients and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Create an environment of strong team spirit with timely and effective communications.

• Develop ability to influence using technical and personal reasoning.

Technical:

• Perform a broad variety of basic and moderate complex tests in support of lab operations.

• Perform testing of routine and non-routine samples.

• Perform routine lab maintenance.

• Order and maintain lab supply inventory.

• Perform sample filling and decontamination, and assist in lab complaints investigations.

• Receive and provide training.

• Coordinate with lab supervisor to support operational activities.

• Identify and support resolution of technical problems.

• Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvements.

• Resolve issues as needed with management approval.

• Adhere to cGMP policies and procedures, including documentation activities.

• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality.

Qualification & Experience:

Education:

• B.S./B.A. (preferably in relevant scientific discipline) or an equivalent combination of education and experience - not required, however, it's preferred.

Minimum years of experience:

• 0 to 5 years

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in physical test procedures.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement, reasoning and problem solving.

• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities in a timely manner under minimal supervision and keeping the manager informed of status.

• Good verbal and written communication skills needed to accomplish assigned tasks.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work Environment:

• The majority of work is completed at the location of employment in a laboratory type setting.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to make repetitive motions and manual manipulations of samples.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Safety Considerations:

• Work is performed in a laboratory setting.

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals may occur.

• Work requires use of glassware, needles and syringes.

• PPE (e.g. lab coat, safety glasses) may be required in the laboratory.

 
 
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: $ 23.00/hr.