The Research Technician plays a role in developing new products for LGC Maine Standards. Under the close direction of his/her supervisor, he/she will be responsible for performing a wide range of duties under LGC Maine Standards’ design plan (governed by 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions (reagents, buffers, etc.) according to standard procedures.
• Receive, verify, and assign log numbers to ordered materials.
• Assist Research Chemists and Scientists as directed.
• Participate in the development of products by preparing equipment, filling, and labelling.
• Perform routine laboratory tests, stress test study support and recording results.
• Data entry into spreadsheets.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment using operating instructions.
• Assist in placing orders and maintaining inventory.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer monitor. Repetitive motion using a keyboard or certain laboratory equipment for long periods of time. May occasionally be required to lift and move material weighing up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Agreeable work environment typical of an open office setting with some exposure to noise from office machines.
• Most work is performed with biological or chemical hazardous materials in a laboratory environment.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills

• This position requires an individual who possesses a strong work ethic and has excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• He/she must have strong computational skills, good record keeping abilities, and experience using PC based programs (MS Word, Excel, etc) as part of daily routines.
• This work demands attention to technical detail and documentation according to procedures, and the maintenance of an accurate and comprehensive laboratory notebook is required. The laboratory work requires the use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to safety protocols, as well as regular proficiency testing and performance of shared laboratory and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• The desired candidate will have a minimum of an Associates degree (or equivalent college studies) in Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred.
• High school graduate with significant relevant experience may be considered.
• He/she should be familiar with basic laboratory techniques (i.e. use of volumetric glassware, pipetting, balance use, centrifugation, safety procedures, etc.).