JOB Title - Lab Assistant
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Lab Assistant is a temporary position that performs simple process sample analysis and housekeeping tasks in the quality control laboratory. She/he will perform other administrative tasks or sample preparation upon request to support ongoing laboratory operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs in process testing for internal customers with minimal oversight.
Performs specified analysis on all process controls samples and reports in a timely manner by telephone or computer entry using approved written procedures and proper laboratory techniques.
Performs specified analysis using approved written procedures and proper laboratory techniques as needed.
Perform routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks in assigned areas of laboratory.
Maintains accurate and precise records of all laboratory analysis using appropriate Mallinckrodt recordkeeping system.
Prepares all standards and reagents needed for proper execution of analytical methods and procedures.
Prioritizes and plans workload and team assignments to meet all internal and external customer needs for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in non-routine analytical work needed to solve plant problems as requested
Participates in a certified 5S Workplace System to ensure good housekeeping and organization.
Works on solving problems and implementing improvements in a teaming environment.
Uses problem solving skills to help with failure investigations and testing problems.
Aids in performing any non-routine quality control related tasks such as resampling and performing analysis needed to validate methods and equipment.
Assists with training others as needed.
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school degree or GED required.
Experience: 0 - 1 years laboratory experience, preferred in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of cGMP is a plus.
Expected Skills/Qualifications:
Other Skills/Competencies: Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
Familiarity with following procedures and computer key punching.
Sound and correct technical judgments are required during routine analysis.
High degree of concentration is required.
Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Written Communication
Customer Focus, Organizing
Prior laboratory experience (in working environment or educational environment) is a plus.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:
Laboratory technicians are responsible for communicating any uncompleted work to the next shift, as well as any immediate priorities.
Majority of work is performed independently without direct supervision. Non-routine results, observations, or analytical requests are brought to the attention of the appropriate management personnel.
Reports to Quality Control Manager.
Frequent interact with operators, engineers, and Quality management for reporting routine analytical results. Communication may be though radio, telephone, email, or in person.
Incorrect or inaccurate analyses can result in possible shipment of reject drug items to Mallinckrodt customers.
Customer-requested specifications and Mallinckrodt methods of analysis are considered confidential for marketing purposes.
Ability to understand the timely nature of work, quick reporting of results, and fast changing of priorities are necessary to complete assigned tasks. Laboratory employees must be able to work effectively under these conditions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work is performed in a well-equipped analytical laboratory complete with fume hoods, laboratory benches, analytical glassware, and instruments.
Sampling is performed in a warehouse or in the processing area. Boxes of solvents, compressed gas cylinders, old records, and reserve samples are stored in areas outside the laboratory and may require lifting and transporting to the laboratory area.
Exposure to fugitive emissions of chemicals typical for chemical operations.
Normal dexterity is required for routine handling of laboratory glassware and instruments. Colors must be well-visualized and slight differences in volumes of liquids in appropriate glassware distinguished.
Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard-hat, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and other equipment as deemed necessary by EH&S, leadership team, corporate, or safety guidelines for the position.
Must be able to work a 10 hr / 4 day shift schedule (Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday) in addition to occasional overtime as needed. •
Last updated on Oct 12, 2023