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Technician Ii, Lab Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Emergent Biosolutions

Emergent Biosolutions

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities.

Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary
Perform a variety of administrative/laboratory activities to support department objectives.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety and biosafety procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance within the department.
Monitor, order and receive laboratory supplies.
Perform laboratory maintenance including general lab cleaning, monitor stock of consumables, equipment cleaning/maintenance and decontamination/disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste.
Perform daily verifications of lab equipment and basic laboratory testing (ie pH, consumable inspection, Certificate of Analysis review).
Perform weekly check of safety showers and eye wash stations.
Perform annual cleaning as per lab requirements (e.g. freezers, coolers, etc.)
Assist with document archiving.
Perform other tasks as assigned including general facility support.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

Education:

Grade 12 Diploma. Post-secondary education would be an asset.

Experience:

Experience working in a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Effective written and verbal communication with coworkers, other departments and external contacts (e.g. suppliers).
Demonstrate good work ethic and ability to work alone or in a group.
Strong organization/time management skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Basic mechanical aptitude/ability to perform routine maintenance on lab equipment.

Additional Requirements: