Job description
Seeking to add a new member to our Manufacturing team! Primary duties for the position are immunoprinting on nitrocellulose membranes, buffer making, freeze-drying and specimen preparation/testing. Additional duties include knowledge on general laboratory skills, understanding and knowledge on maintaining stock levels of materials and chemicals, ability to work in a high-paced environment, ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, ability to perform repetitive tasks. A degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry is preferred.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pays attention to detail and quality
- Effective independent worker
- Dependable and reliable
- Able to maintain a high level of performance at all times
- Well organized, coordinates and prioritizes tasks
- Able to follow procedures and adhere to strict protocol set forth by MedMira
- Maintains strict confidentiality at all times
· Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
· 1-2 years related experience in a laboratory setting
· Experience in lyophilisation
· Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
- Experience working in an ISO certified Quality System
· Experience with cGMP guidelines
· Problem solving skills
· Shows initiative
· Excellent communications skills; both verbal and written
· Valid Driver’s license
· Willingness to work overtime (evenings and weekends) when necessary
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions of the Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform routine laboratory duties
- Perform incoming testing of specimens
- Execute designed experiments under supervision and prepare reports
- Monitor supply inventory
- Maintenance of SDS library
- Recommend improvements to processes procedures and documents
- Perform cleaning/disinfecting procedures
- Perform freeze-drying process
- Immunoprint nitrocellulose membranes using a Biodot©
- Dispense/cap for freeze-drying
- Visual inspection
- Prepare buffers and solutions
- Prepare Specimens for freeze-drying
- Perform good laboratory practices
- Follow standards set by the company based on cGMP, ISO: 9001 and ISO: 13485
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Generate required paperwork
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HALIFAX, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 2023-01-03