R&D Laboratory Technician

The R&D Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing support to the Research and Development (R&D) department by performing a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. These procedures include, but are not limited to, gathering, and preparing samples and substances for analysis; maintaining laboratory inventory; handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances; collecting and analyzing data; and reporting findings to a Project Manager. The R&D Lab Tech will work with potentially hazardous materials such as pathogens or chemicals and is well trained to maintain safe laboratory conditions.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesGather and prepare samples and substances for laboratory testing and analysisMaintain laboratory inventory of samples, reagents, and other related laboratory suppliesEnsure that all safety guidelines are followed at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environmentMaintain and operate sophisticated laboratory equipmentConduct experiments using sound scientific methods to verify/reject various types of hypothesesRun both manual and automated assays (ELISA, Western Blot, and others) to produce reliable and precise dataClearly document work, including procedures, observations, and resultsEffectively communicate results of experiments and/or assays to othersNon-Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSet-up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipmentWhen time permits, provide assistance to Validation Specialists and aide in the kit assembly process