Laboratory Technician

For one of our international clients, we are looking for a laboratory technician II to work in a chemistry environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform the synthesis, cleavage from the solid support, deprotection, desalting, purification, quantification, QC sampling and final processing of oligonucleotides.

Operate DNA/RNA synthesizers, HPLC's and other instruments in the lab that are needed to complete the tasks listed above.

Assist in the processing and documentation of all orders and projects.

Perform calibration on designated equipment as scheduled or requested.

Keep all the reagent bottles, pressurized gas cylinders and manifold liquid systems at levels to achieve successful operation.

Change waste containers and dispose of waste material.

Perform all necessary decontamination procedures.

Appropriately document all aspects of production.

Fill out all required checklists and perform verification for others when necessary.

Follow all work instructions and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Assist the shipping and customer service departments with specific oligo related questions.

Take finished product to the shipping department.

Report any problems to Shift Leader, Group Leader or Management.

Profile:

• Bachelor in chemical or biological sciences
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Be able to be on feet a few hours at a time
• Be able to adapt to changes in the process
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-task
• Lift up to between 25kg and 50kg
• Morning shift: 6 am to 2:30pm or 9:45pm to 6:15pm
• Contract: temp to perm