LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, Sparks, MD

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for manufacturing and assembling clinical and commercial products. Operates production equipment.
• Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Assists with in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment that are directly related to filtration, cleaning and sterilization. 
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents and acids.
• Creates solutions, powders, and liquids for batches to meet specifications
• Provides training support for on-boarding and/or new procedures
• Provides support to the lead/supervisor when necessary
• Provides continuous improvement recommendations and/or solutions to support overall  operational efficiency
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all Client  housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all Client  safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet Client  business requirements

• 2 years relevant experience in a regulated environment required.
• Will consider Associate’s degree with a scientific degree and no experience.

Basic Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills required
• Ability to operate independently

Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required

Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School degree required with 2 years relevant experience in a regulated environment required. 
• Will consider Associate’s degree with a scientific degree and no experience.