Laboratory Technician

Job title:- Lab Technician - Tissue Culture Location: - Gainesville, GA 30501 (Temp to perm based on performance) Duration:- 6 Months Pay rate: $20/hr The hours are as follows: • Mon – 7am – 5pm • Tues – 7a – 4p • Wed – 7a – 2:30p • Thur – 7a – 5p • Fri – 7a -12:30pm Labs rotate coming in at 6am and some overtime should be expected. There is also rotated weekend work once technicians are trained. It’s typically 6 or 7a until 10am on Saturday and 6a or 7a until 11 on Sunday. The technicians working the weekend get the prior Wednesday off. Job Description • Assists in all areas in the production of Marek's disease vaccine. Which may include, but are not limited to: • Performing all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. • Utilizes sterile technique at all times. • Active knowledge of working under laminar flow hoods and HEPA filtered environment. • Communicates any occurrence to team leader and/or supervisor immediately. • Responsible for keeping the lab area clean and sterile at all times. • Individual monthly responsibilities are assigned in each lab. • Individual must insure these activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. • Assists in receiving roller bottles in labs and receiving roller bottles in holding area. • Assists with the candling and racking of eggs in Incubation department • Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records. • Actively promotes safety and awareness in the lab, always acting in occurrence with safety practices. Skills : • Training begins immediately. • Individual must be fully trained in a timely manner on sterile technique and general lab procedures. • Must be a team player. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry it 10 ft. • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and work in a sterile environment. • Must be flexible with availability. This position requires weekend work. • Regular attendance is a must. • Self-motivated. • Ability to think ahead to next task. • Can work well under time restaints.