Clinical-Scientific - Lab Technician at Randstad USA

job summary:

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location: Bothell, Washington
job type: Contract
salary: $20.00 - 24.65 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

Primary role of the Lab Technician II is to work in a highly collaborative environment providing lab support to Research Associates and Scientists. The Lab Technician II is independently maintaining the laboratory, including supplies and maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including coordination and communication with vendors
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory and assisting with organizational initiatives and monthly lab cleanups.
• Developing routine maintenance schedules and coordinating with staff for appropriate timing of annual/biannual maintenance by Facilities team or external vendors. Scheduling maintenance with vendors or Facilities
• Managing maintenance contracts with vendors, submitting through Contract Management System
• Maintaining supply availability with increasing understanding of usage. Coordinating with internal teams to ensure supplies are available when needed.
• Preparing solutions and buffers as needed. Managing waste and waste disposal for laboratory equipment.
• Performing daily equipment calibration as required, including pH and conductivity probes
• Cleaning AKTA equipment and performing system storage as needed
• Managing freezers and freezer inventory
• Various other laboratory management tasks, including other requests from laboratory staff to assist with preparing for experiments
• Individual will interact primarily with the Purification Development laboratory staff (RA and Scientist level) in Bothell in a technical support role.
• May have limited interactions with other groups sharing the Bothell lab space (SPF and Cell Culture groups)

 
qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree desirable and 1+ years relevant work experience
• Individual contributor with no people management responsibilities.
• Understanding of basic biochemistry principles, such as buffer and solution preparation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform basic tasks in a laboratory environment
• May have exposure to hazardous materials such as concentrated acids and bases

 
skills: Chromatography, Cell Cultures, Sample Preparation, Sample Testing

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.