QC Lab Technician (Contract)

Job description

·  Job facts

Please note there are multiple positions available, and the shifts have not yet been determined. Must be open to working any shifts (7 days a week, day or swing shift) This is a contract position lasting 1 year, with potential to extend up to 3 years.

Duties

·  Perform routine and semi-routine work that supports QC operations
·  Perform routine and semi-routine assignments, including but not limited to:
·  Sampling and testing of utility systems (Color, Appearance, Odor, TOC, Conductivity, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Particulates and Moisture), facility monitoring (viable monitoring plates and non-viable particulate)
·  Share maintenance responsibilities with other laboratory personnel such as reagent preparation, media growth promotion, and cleaning of incubators and biosafety cabinets.
·  Perform routine lab maintenance
·  Order and maintain lab supply inventory
·  Perform routine and non-routine sample handling, including labeling and packaging for shipment as assigned
·  Resolve issues as needed with management approval
·  Adhere to GMP policies and procedures, including documentation of activities
·  Perform other duties as requested by manager to support Quality activities
·  Position may involve use of reagents and other chemical compounds, including but not limited to acetonitrile, chlorine, acids and bases, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds
·  Position involves ~60% of time working in QC laboratory and may require lifting ~25lb, weekend work will be required.

Skills & Accountability

·  Attention to detail
·  Customer focus
·  Communication Policies
·  Process & Procedures
·  Teamwork
·  Familiar with laboratory equipment and computers to perform basic laboratory functions
·  Can apply basic knowledge and limited technical understanding to complete routine assignments
·  Experience in following written laboratory procedures
·  Experience with computers and basic lab and aseptic techniques
·  Good verbal and written communication skills needed to accomplish assigned tasks
·  Ability to work under supervision to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

Education

·  High school diploma and three years of related experience or AA degree in applicable discipline and one year of related experience

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Quality, Quality > Quality Control

·  Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.