Laboratory Technician II - Mycoplasma

• Performs basic mycoplasma detection assays that require mammalian cell culture (i.e. subculturing, fixing and staining, fluorescent microscopy) and microbiological culture techniques (i.e. observation of broth and agar plates) in compliance with GLP, cGMP and/or PTC and SOPs.
• Maintain adequate gowning and perform environmental monitoring in cleanroom environment.
• Accurately completes Test Methods and other required documentation according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
• Follows all general and laboratory SOPs.
• Reports observations of ongoing tests to Technical Reviewer, Supervisor and/or Department Manager
• Communicates with supervisor and other colleagues re: daily lab activities.
• Prepares reagents and completes reagent batch records.
• Checks reagents for expired chemicals and disposes of any expired reagents.
• Performs laboratory maintenance (i.e. decontaminates and disposes of medical and other waste as appropriate, maintains laboratory supply inventories, keeps work surfaces clean and neat) and keeps records of maintenance according to guidelines and SOPs.
• Performs routine equipment monitoring and cleaning (i.e. centrifuges, biosafety and chemical hoods, refrigerators, incubators and freezers) and keeps records according to guidelines and SOPs.
• Orders reagents and consumables as required and uses commodity specification procedure as assigned.
• Completes all requisite training (i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen, Quality Assurance, safety, etc.)
• May be required to work Holidays and weekends

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree with major in Biological Sciences or other science-related major

• Knowledge of mycoplasma, cell culture and/or microbiological assays.
• Ability to use proficiently basic laboratory equipment, such as, but not limited to, centrifuges, plate readers, micropipettes, biological safety cabinets, etc.
• Ability to record data accurately and legibly.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to clearly express and exchange ideas by means of verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and exhibit effective interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to work in Lab setting with Biohazards /various Chemicals
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform light physical work, lifting up to 20 pounds as needed.
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach.
• Clarity of vision at all ranges, depth perception, and ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Inside working conditions.

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