Overview
Performs laboratory assays that demand a professional application of the principles, theories, and techniques of cell culture and media preparation.
Position Details:
- Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM with occasional weekend and holiday work
- Anticipated Pay Range: $19-21 per hour dependent on experience
- Full-time position offering competitive employee benefits including health, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off
- 100% Onsite at our facility in St Paul, MN
Responsibilities
- Provides operational support for the Genotoxicology Laboratory, activities including (Ex. media/buffer preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment, maintain mammalian cell cultures, Aseptic Technique).
- Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
- Perform Ames assays independently
- Perform Chromosome Aberration, Mouse Lymphoma and Mouse Micronucleus assays in conjunction with senior staff
- Understand the proper and safe use of hazardous chemicals
- Understand the proper and safe handling of potentially pathogenic materials
- Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals
- Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maybe required to work Holidays and weekends
- Maybe required to work Overtime
- Other duties as assigned
- May be required to assist in other departments
Qualifications
Experience / Education
- No experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree of equivalent required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills
- Need to be able to read, write and understand English
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
- Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
- Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
- Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time
- Ability to Lift 10 lbs routinely
- Ability to push/pull 10 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
- Clarity of Vision
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management. Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to accomplish the goals and deliverables of their exempt position.
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