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Position Summary
Under direction of the immediate supervisor, the Senior Lab Technician participates in the execution and coordination of laboratory experiments following quality, safety, and environmental rules. He/She interprets analytical data, may review existing procedures and methods and in some cases may write laboratory procedures. He/She performs and/or supervises a variety of routine and specialized tasks, prepares materials, reagents, and equipment, runs specialized laboratory tests and procedures for which he/she has been adequately trained, and compiles data. He/She performs and/or coordinates routine equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Key Accountabilities
• Proficient at all duties required of a Lab Technician
• Understands and, under the supervision and approval of his/her supervisor, writes and may review laboratory procedures and methods
• Conducts specialized laboratory tests and experiments. Compiles experimental data, performs calculations and interprets analytical data to periodically communicate results, problems, and progress to his/her supervisor
• Detects deviations in results and/or potential problems, may recommend modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems
• May coordinate the scheduling of laboratory testing
• Monitors electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures
• Reviews the maintenance of general and specialized laboratory equipment
• Schedules own and team tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities
• When new Lab Assistant/Lab Technician employees are hired, coordinates their training and ensures that they obtain adequate knowledge regarding procedures and laboratory protocols. He/She continues to mentor these employees, helping them eventually become independent laboratory technicians themselves
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures
• Follows strict laboratory quality, safety, and environmental procedures
• All other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor
Budget managed (if applicable)
N/A
Internal Networking/Key relationships
Skills & Capabilities:
• The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:
o Ability to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to solve technical problems
o Ability to maintain, calibrate and use technical equipment with accuracy
o Time management skills in order to work on several different projects at the same time
o Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people
o Experience in providing demonstrations and writing technical reports
o Teamwork and interpersonal skills
o Attention to detail
o Oral and written communication skills
o Reflects values of Werfen and Biokit in the quality of work and working relationship
Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
• Education:
o Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior in Science or Health-related field, (e.g. Técnico Superior en Laboratorio Clínico y Biomédico, Técnico Superior en Análisis y Control de Calidad, Técnico en Operaciones de Laboratorio) or more than 10-year experience in chemical, biological, or health-related laboratory.
• Experience:
o Depending on the type of laboratory to which the technician is going to be placed, specific experience may be required in topics like: cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, lab automation, clinical analyzers, etc
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
o Intermediate Knowledge of basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred
o Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Intermediate knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing)
International Mobility:
• Required: No
Travel requirements:
• Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required.
Additional information
This job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience training or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.
