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Form of workPG194371TM
Position Number:14MW2024
Position Type:Temporary
Essential Job Duties:A temporary technician is needed in the months of June and July, which is the peak course season for the Analytical department, due to the temporary absence of a key team member. The increased workload that will occur during this time necessitates additional support to ensure operational continuity in the lab is maintained. The temp will be responsible for assisting on ongoing research projects, service requests and preparation for the upcoming courses.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:
· Perform assays for analysis of biopharmaceuticals, including HPLC, electrophoresis, UV-vis, absorbance, fluorescence, and q/ddPCR · Generate detailed reports of acquired data and present to team in an organized manner.· Participate in analytical service projects and other research projects as assigned.· Create, revise, and maintain documents, including standard operating procedures, for BTEC’s analytical lab.· Support commissioning of new analytical equipment.· Maintain a detailed lab notebook.· Identify and report equipment issues and their root cause.· Ensure safety and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined by the GMP-like philosophy.· Perform any other tasks/responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
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Job City & State:Raleigh, NC
Department:148501-BTEC Biomfg Training Ed Ctr
Classification Title:Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title:Temporary-Laboratory Technican
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional early morning, nights and/or weekend work. Maximum of 29 hours per week.
Other Work/Responsibilities:Perform any other tasks/responsibilities assigned by supervisor that fall within the scope of this position.
Minimum Experience/Education:Minimum Experience/Education:
• B.S.* in engineering or life science (chemical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, or related discipline).
*Required degree must be completed prior to start date.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with other staff and faculty at BTEC.
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to execute assays with a high level of precision
- Self-motivated with the capability of taking ownership of assigned projects
- Ability and willingness to take on new tasks and learn new technologies with enthusiasm
- Ability to coordinate preparation of lab activities necessary for daily operation and student instruction.
- Ability to execute process steps using standard documentation (SOPs, protocols, etc.) and to follow established documentation practices.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Operational knowledge of analytical testing or development and the ability to transfer that knowledge to students and other BTEC staff.
- Ability to learn the operation of new analytical equipment and to run new processes.
- Knowledge of standard laboratory safety and biosafety practices.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and the MS Office suite, specifically MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint. Capable of easily learning/adapting to new computer software.
- Critical thinking, problem solving and quantitative abilities.
- Creative problem solver that can analyze datasets to foster new insights.
· Knowledge of theory as well as execution of biopharmaceutical assays such as plate-based assays, electrophoresis, U/HPLC, UV-vis absorbance, fluorescence, q/ddPCR· Experience with analysis of proteins, vaccines and/or nucleic acids.· Experience in creating, revising, and maintaining documents including standard operating procedures, records, forms, protocols and other relevant documentation.
Required License or Certification:N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?:No
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$12-15 per hour
Job Open Date:05/13/2024
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/201707
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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