Lab Tech/Assistant II - SGA Inc.

Tucson, AZ 85755

About the Job

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lab Tech/Assistant II for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical Services clients in Tucson, AZ .

Responsibilities :

Maintains Supports and ensures assigned areas remain in compliance according to established Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and /or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
Maintains laboratory instruments and equipment on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis.
Prepares and manages bulk reagent inventory for assigned laboratories.
Orders and stocks laboratory supplies and equipment.
Performs onsite servicing and technical support of various lab equipment including Benchmark auto-stainers as well as maintains calibration records and organizes repairs for all area lab equipment.
Coordinates all incoming/outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments.
May support several different functional lab spaces and groups.
May serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Assistants in the area
Performs daily, monthly and quarterly instrument and equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Monitors and prepares bulk reagents daily.
Troubleshoots minor equipment malfunctions by performing operational tests.
Monitors and maintains usage logs for all equipment and instruments. Monitors, schedules and delivers portable instruments for calibration and maintains necessary documentation.
Monitors and completes routine maintenance on Thermal equipment (refrigerators, freezers, incubators, etc.).
Coordinates equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and validations with third party vendors.
Prepares and schedules incoming and outgoing stained slide and/or reagent shipments.
Maintains stock room and monitor lab supply inventory.
May perform staining runs for new BenchMark instrument installations.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills:

H.S. Diploma
2 Years Relevant lab experience, expertise with company instruments in terms of monthly and quarterly maintenance and experience operating company instruments.
This position requires a high degree of organizational and communication skills, self motivated.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail in written instructions and documentation
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, nut-drivers and various other hand tools.
Ability to use test equipment such as flow meters, pH meters, precision weight scales, and pressure meters.
Knowledge of and skill in inventory management.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
Some laboratory and knowledge of general laboratory practices

Preferred Skills:

Some college coursework in a relevant field

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Source : SGA Inc.