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Associate Laboratory Technician

WuXi AppTec, Inc.
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Overview

Performs laboratory assays that demand a professional application of the principles, theories, and techniques of cell culture and media preparation.

Position Details:

  • Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM with occasional weekend and holiday work
  • Anticipated Pay Range: $19-21 per hour dependent on experience
  • Full-time position offering competitive employee benefits including health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off
  • 100% Onsite at our facility in St Paul, MN

Responsibilities

  • Provides operational support for the Genotoxicology Laboratory, activities including (Ex. media/buffer preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment, maintain mammalian cell cultures, Aseptic Technique).
  • Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
  • Perform Ames assays independently
  • Perform Chromosome Aberration, Mouse Lymphoma and Mouse Micronucleus assays in conjunction with senior staff
  • Understand the proper and safe use of hazardous chemicals
  • Understand the proper and safe handling of potentially pathogenic materials
  • Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
  • Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Maybe required to work Holidays and weekends
  • Maybe required to work Overtime
  • Other duties as assigned
  • May be required to assist in other departments

Qualifications

Experience / Education  

  • No experience required
  • Bachelor’s Degree of equivalent required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
  • Need to be able to read, write and understand English
  • Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
  • Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
  • Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
  • Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
  • Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
  • Clarity of Vision
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions