Laboratory Analyst I
Becton Dickinson
Summary
12-hour Shift: Green Nights / 7PM -7AM
Job description
Job Description
12-hour Shift: Green Nights / 7PM -7AM
Essential Functions
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Prepares additives on a routine basis to ensure a continuous supply to Production.
- Monitors the additive stock on a daily basis to ensure that expired materials are discarded.
- Becomes familiar with the additives used in the manufacture of Vacutainer product lines and the raw materials used to produce the additives.
- Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all procedures related to preparation of additives.
- Learns to operate laboratory batch mixing equipment to include analytical scales, mixers, grinders and volumetric measuring equipment.
- Operates basic laboratory instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, analytical balances, turbidimeter, moisture meter, and polarimeter.
- Develops a high degree of accuracy and good technique in all laboratory procedures, including chemical assays, preparation of test solutions, mathematical calculations and maintaining quality records.
- Becomes familiar with the test procedures and the chemical names of materials used in the laboratory.
- Maintains communication with Production Scheduling concerning schedule revisions or chemical raw material shortages.
- Follow safe laboratory procedures and precautions when operating equipment and handling chemicals.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support laboratory performance goals.
- Assists in maintaining the laboratory in a neat and orderly manner.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Associates degree and/or 2 years of laboratory experience with emphasis in chemistry or analytical testing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Basic computer skills.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Associates degree and/or 2 years of laboratory experience with emphasis in chemistry or analytical testing
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Basic computer skills
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.