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TCWGlobal

Laboratory Associate ( Pharma/Medical Device)

TCWGlobal, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566


Laboratory Associate ( Pharma/Medical Device)

Pleasanton, CA 94588 ( *Onsite, local candidates only)

$40-$47hr ( Weekly pay + Benefits)

6 month contract ( Excellent potential for extension or permanent)

Full-time: M-F 7am-4:30pm ( onsite)

Our client is a global team of innovators, leaders, creators, builders, and problem solvers. They develop state-of-the-art instruments and reagents for life science research laboratories and healthcare facilities all over the world. Together they are helping people everywhere live longer, healthier lives!

The candidate

plays a crucial role in the laboratory setting, supporting scientists and engineers in various aspects of biotechnology research and development.

Duties:

Laboratory Operations and Prototype Maintenance:Equipment: inspection, cleaning, calibration and operation of eng lab equipment, such as centrifuges, thermal cyclers, and PCR engineering devices including prototypes.Reagent preparation: Preparing buffers, instrument consumables and media required for experiments and tests.Laboratory organization: Maintaining a clean, neat organized, and safe laboratory environment.Instrument Development:

Experimental setup: Hands-on support to R&D engineers in setting up experiments, test bed setups and assembly, including preparing plates, reagents, always following laboratory and company protocols.Data collection: Recording experimental data, making and documenting observations, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.Quality Control and Assurance

Documentation: Maintaining detailed documentation of experimental procedures and report to , results, and quality control data.Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety regulations, good laboratory practices (GLP), and quality management systems (QMS).Technical Support

Troubleshooting: Identifying and helping to resolve technical issues with equipment or experimental procedures and communicates to the technical team.Requirements:

Education: Associate's degree or equivalent, preference in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Biotech)8+ years experience working in lab settingWorking knowledge of instrumentation and lab equipmentAbility to operate lab/test equipmentSome knowledge on and assembling instrumentsExperience with PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) is a plusExperience in Harness Build is a plusMust have experience using hand tools and measurement equipmentPCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) rework is a plus.Worked in a fast-paced environment with ability to change directions, must be able to quickly adapt and execute in a short notice.Working knowledge of quality systems, cGMP, GLP(Good Lab Practices) procedures.Working collaboratively with scientists, R&D engineers, Product Support and other team members to achieve project goals. Always maintaining a high level of communicationProficient at troubleshooting problems to the component level and performing root cause analysis of the failure