Position Summary

The Laboratory Support Technician is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting the laboratory staff with a wide range of tasks including: laboratory housekeeping, glassware washing, equipment setup and stocking supplies. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Alcami core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Essential Functions

• Removes dirty and/or broken glassware from the lab areas.
• Monitors and disposes hazardous waste
• Washes and dries glassware and distributes to appropriate locations in the laboratories.
• Maintains glass washing areas, keeping them clean and organized.
• Sterilizes glassware and other items using an autoclave, if required.
• Assists analyst with tasks such as gathering materials, labeling glassware, disposing of solutions, etc.
• Ensures all laboratory prepping stations are stocked with supplies.
• Ensures lab stations clean, organized, and stocked with supplies. Includes cleaning and water exchange of water baths (sonicators, shakers, and dissolutions).
• Performs monthly checks for expired chemicals and reagents and coordinates timely removal of expired materials.
• Responsible for the overall inventory management of the laboratory, including purchasing/receiving functions.
• This position will be required to supervise, handle, or process hazardous waste under Resource and Conservation guidelines promulgated under 40 CFR 262.177(a)(7), Personnel Training. This includes completion of initial and annual RCRA training and documented as required in Alcami records. This training also includes familiarity with emergency response procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or related Science discipline, or Bachelor’s degree in not-Science-related discipline is preferred.

Alcami Non-Negotiables

• Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity through personal example.
• Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety first culture.
• Produces high quality work product with a focus on first time right.
• Complies with the company code of conduct and policies and regulatory standards.

Alcami Core Leadership Competencies

• Thinks strategically. Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities. Considers the downstream impact. Seeks to understand the why. Focuses on work that matters.
• Develops organization and others. Takes ownership to develop self and others. Seeks out new opportunities and experiences for continuous learning.
• Acts decisively. Makes and acts on decisions quickly. Makes decisions with the customer and their patients in mind. Meets commitments with a sense of urgency. Seeks ways to be more efficient.
• Drives performance. Holds self and others accountable. Delivers results first time right. Never settles for status quo. Willing to have tough conversations. Asks for feedback and takes action to improve.
• Passion for customers. Listens to understand. Asks the right questions. Gets to the heart of the matter and uses that insight to provide value.
• Works collaboratively. Seeks out the experience of others with the aim for better results. Open minded regardless where ideas originate. Flexible and easy to work with.

Functional Competencies

• Basic knowledge of GMPs or GLPs is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of a laboratory environment is desired.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and interact with laboratory staff.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Works well in a team setting.

Decision Making and Supervision Required

• Applies job skills, company policies and SOPs to complete a variety of tasks.
• Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.