HW has a client located in St Louis, MO seeking a Lab Tech to cover for a short time leave.

How will you make an impact?
The candidate will be responsible for the performance of operations in support of the BPS Cell Culture Development Team. S/he will be responsible for carrying out a variety of functions related to Upstream Process Development operations. These functions may include but are not limited to activities such as buffer and medium formulations, supply stocking and organization, and equipment maintenance including basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and performance maintenance on supporting equipment.

What will you do?
• Execution of batch records, work instructions and/or SOPs, with minimal instruction on a day-to-day basis and a focus on proactive ‘right the first time’ executions.
• Able to execute all Department functions, such as maintaining lab supplies, equipment, logbooks and data in accordance with site SOPs and policies.
• Documentation of activities to meet cGLP requirements.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on time. Perform equipment testing and routine troubleshooting.
• Forecast and resolve supply and raw material deficiencies. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts with one week outlook.
• Oversee and perform timely consumption of materials and completion of quality documentation in appropriate systems.
• Participate in 1-1’s, meetings, attend meetings as necessary to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities).


How will you get here?
Education
• High School diploma with 4 years relevant laboratory experience, Associate’s degree in science field with 2 years relevant laboratory experience, or Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering field.

Experience
• Combination of education and experience in a related field or industry required
• Experience in cGLP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge
• Understanding ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’ of processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGLP practices preferred

Skills
• Mechanical Skills
• MS Office- Basic
• Strong math skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Results driven

Abilities
• Reliable
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Able to understand and carry out instructions
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Effectively multi-task
• Able to work in an environment of change
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs- Transferring a bucket a couple times per day- unassisted. Required to wear, Lab coat, Safety glasses, gloves.

Hours are flexibible between 6:30am start-8am start. Monday-Friday 40 hours per week Onsite. OT unlikely. Covering a Maternity leave so not likely to convert. This would change if employee does not come back from maternity leave. Interview will be either teams or Onsite.

How will you get here?
Education
• High School diploma with 4 years relevant laboratory experience, Associate’s degree in science field with 2 years relevant laboratory experience, or Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering field.

Experience
• Combination of education and experience in a related field or industry required
• Experience in cGLP environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge
• Understanding ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’ of processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGLP practices preferred

Skills
• Mechanical Skills
• MS Office- Basic
• Strong math skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Results driven