Randstad Life Sciences US | Laboratory Technician

Title: Clinical-Scientific - Lab TechnicianDuration: 18 MonthsLocation: Bothell, WA 98021Pay Rate: $24.50hr on W2Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.Job SummaryPrimary role of the Lab Technician II is to work in a highly collaborative environment providing lab support to Research Associates and Scientists. The Lab Technician II is independently maintaining the laboratory, including supplies and maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.Job ResponsibilitiesMaintaining laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including coordination and communication with vendorsMaintaining a clean and organized laboratory and assisting with organizational initiatives and monthly lab cleanups.Developing routine maintenance schedules and coordinating with staff for appropriate timing of annualbiannual maintenance by Facilities team or external vendors. Scheduling maintenance with vendors or FacilitiesManaging maintenance contracts with vendors, submitting through Contract Management SystemMaintaining supply availability with increasing understanding of usage. Coordinating with internal teams to ensure supplies are available when needed.Preparing solutions and buffers as needed. Managing waste and waste disposal for laboratory equipment.Performing daily equipment calibration as required, including pH and conductivity probesCleaning AKTA equipment and performing system storage as neededManaging freezers and freezer inventoryVarious other laboratory management tasks, including other requests from laboratory staff to assist with preparing for experimentsIndividual will interact primarily with the Purification Development laboratory staff (RA and Scientist level) in Bothell in a technical support role.May have limited interactions with other groups sharing the Bothell lab space (SPF and Cell Culture groups)Education & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree desirable and 1+ years relevant work experienceIndividual contributor with no people management responsibilities.Understanding of basic biochemistry principles, such as buffer and solution preparationAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and perform basic tasks in a laboratory environmentMay have exposure to hazardous materials such as concentrated acids and bases

Created: 2025-01-09