TALENT PIPELINE - Laboratory Support Services Technician - Future Opportunities - Military veterans preferred

Cambrex


TALENT PIPELINE - Laboratory Support Services Technician - Future Opportunities

US-MA-Agawam

Job ID: 2025-4311
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Quality Control
Cambrex - Agawam

Overview

Thank you for considering a future opportunity with Cambrex! If you are interested in joining our team but don't see a current role that fits your background, please submit your resume here. If we have future opportunities that match your skillset, we will contact you.

While we are not currently hiring for a role linked to this specific posting, we would love to connect with talented individuals who are interested in potential future positions. By joining this talent pipeline, you will be the first to be notified when suitable opportunities arise within our Laboratory Support Servcies function.

This job will be based in Agawam, Massachusetts

Sample Job Description:

• Job Overview
  
  

  As a Laboratory Support Services (LSS) Technician I, you will provide a variety of support for laboratory functions in accordance with SOP’s & GMP practices. This role is responsible for the cleanliness of the laboratory and to provide functional assistance for glassware maintenance, autoclave, and media preparation. You will become familiar with departmental duties such as operation of equipment, documentation requirements, and following standard operating procedures in this role. As a LSS Technician I, you will receive introductory cross training within the Microbiology, Analytical, and CRS areas, as well as provides miscellaneous back up support to other team members within your department.

  
  Responsibilities
  
  

  • Washes glassware & ensures they are free of any cracks/rings/stains before returning to use
  • Maintains cleanliness of various labs (Level I, II & III), sample storage areas, & LSS work area
  • Performs autoclaving activities; cleans & preps various equipment for sterilization
  • Monitors, stocks, and prepares various media & PPE inventory in storage room, refrigerators, & labs as needed; verifies all media & material expiration dates; organizes shifting media preparation
  • Conducts in house water sampling; performs pH Calibration
  • Clearly & accurately documents all LSS activities
  • Balances & reagent verification
  • Supports Microbiology & Analytical Chemistry, & CRS labs through a variety of tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

  
  Qualifications/Skills
  
  

  • Basic understanding of GMP requirements
  • Good understanding of company SOP’s & requirements
  • Knowledge of appropriate gowning procedures required to safely perform assigned duties
  • Follows written procedures; performs basic math calculations
  • Promotes a safe work environment. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may be in clean room gowning for extended period of time. Understands & follows safety procedures & works in a manner to avoid injury to self and co-workers.
  • Ability to work in a regulated environment (FDA/DEA/OSHA) and strictly follow procedures
  • Effectively communicates both verbally & in writing. Ability to read & comprehend detailed written instructions.
  • Ability to clearly & concisely document all work activities in a timely manner utilizing existing forms & records. Writes legibly.
  • Performs basic math functions to include product accountability, material adjustment calculations & rounding.
  • Ability to move materials through facility using appropriate methods & equipment.
  • Operate machinery & read process control instruments to ensure proper operation.
  • Ability to clean rooms, equipment, & tools for use in cGMP environment.
  • Ability to maintain positive attendance record.
  • Positive attitude & the ability to work in a team environment.

  
  Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements
  
  

  • Associate’s Degree or certificate in related science discipline, or
  • High School Diploma with 1+ years of experience in regulated environment

   

   

  Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

   

   

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  Supervision Received: Direct

  Works under direct supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals within defined procedures and practices. Seeks management direction for problems of diverse scope. Travel: 0% Physical and Environmental Demands:

   

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

   

  Environment and Protective Equipment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  The noise level is moderate to noisy. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to chemicals. Must be able to wear PPE as required. Employee occasionally may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

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