Laboratory Technician

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

You Role:

The employee in this job participates in a variety of laboratory activities to support the Process Solutions Commercial business in the Burlington M Lab™ Customer Collaboration Center. Work is performed using standard laboratory best practices, developing and following established procedures, policies, and applicable regulations. The employee will work autonomously to complete tasks within their scope, while applying their operational expertise to identify and implement process improvements. The employee will conduct diverse tasks in a fast-paced Customer-facing laboratory environment, including basic bioprocessing equipment setup, testing, and showcasing. Keen observational skills and clear communication is required. This position reports to the Laboratory Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate process and pilot scale laboratory equipment and scientific instruments, including, but not limited to filtration holders, housings and skids, pumps, flow meters, pressure gauges, pH meters, spectrophotometers, viscometer, chromatography apparatuses, analytical balances, autoclaves, centrifuge and air compression testing equipment
• Lead or oversee the performance and documentation of basic and enhanced equipment maintenance Coordinate with staff members and vendors as needed to resolve issues and to maintain equipment and instruments in good working order.
• Communicate and ensure M lab policies to end users, lead orientation trainings as back up for Lab Manager
• Diagnose, adjust and provide basic repair to equipment
• Schedule and record preventative maintenance and calibration service
• Understand and maintain proper safety standards in the laboratory
• Operation and maintenance of mechanical tools
• Operation of hoist, crane, forklift truck and pallet jack
• Configure and test equipment prior to MSAT experiments and/or shipments to Field staff or Customers, working in partnership with engineer or scientist as needed
• Execute certain types of tests on bioprocessing equipment or consumables, following defined protocols (written or verbal)
• Conduct basic demos of Mobius single-use equipment (excluding SU Systems) Develop basic theoretical knowledge of 1-2 lab equipment
• Maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion to keep it ready for use at all times.
• Manage Demo equipment and Off-site Lab requests; track and secure the return
• Process requests from other departments to secure equipment delivery and set up for Trade Shows, ensuring successful setup & showcase at event
• Identify and drive efficiency projects for inventory of consumables, equipment, chemicals, critical spare parts, and tools
• Place orders and track delivery of material, chemicals, and equipment according to department and Project schedules
• Prepare basic chemical and biological solutions for use in experiments
• Maintain and clean the Client Hub and ensure operation of digital tools
• Lead creation or revision of controlled documents for the Laboratory
• CAPEX support for laboratory manager on execution of the annual Capital Budget according to defined Workflow
• Train and coach lab technician according to policies and procedures
• EHS--, be part of risk analysis evaluation on space and equipment use and leading EHS walkaround rotations Participates in or leads risk assessments with lab users
• Conduct general M Lab tours for internal groups (quarterly tours, EVA requests)
• Potential for up to 10 % travel
• Perform other duties as assigned
• SFDC lab requests-manage off site shipment requests, follow up on closing out requests and SFDC documentation review projects

Location:Onsite Burlington, MA

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or business
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory environment or in a scientific or industrial equipment maintenance role

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