Senior Laboratory Technician, Biocompatibility Testing

How you will make an impact:

• Perform and support in vivo testing and operational activities to evaluate biocompatibility and biological safety.
• Execute in vivo studies using small animals, including mouse systemic toxicity, rabbit intracutaneous reactivity, and guinea pig maximization tests.
• Responsible for animal dosing, health assessments, test sample preparation, and adherence to study protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Collect and organize study data files and records
• Maintains instruments and pieces of equipment in accordance with manufacturers or in-house preventative maintenance and calibration/validation procedures
• Maintains laboratory in a safe, clean, and orderly condition, which includes functional checks on laboratory equipment (CO2 incubators, refrigerator/freezer, etc.) and facilitates the storage, collection and disposal of biohazardous or hazardous materials and adheres to regulations relating to health and safety
• Manage the laboratory’s inventory for glassware, chemicals, reagents and other supplies by ordering, receiving and storing
• Execute equipment and method validation protocols with minimal supervision
• Lead small continuous improvement projects
• May train, coach, and guide lower-level technicians on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs
• Initiate and support laboratory investigations and propose recommendations for manager view
• On-time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour (or longer work period based on testing volume and key deadlines)

What you’ll need (Required):

• Associate's degree in related scientific field (Biology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, or similar)
• At least three (3) years relative experience with in vivo biological testing and processes within an academic or industry setting (i.e. medical device/pharmaceutical/biotech).

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related scientific field
• Experience with in-vivo testing within the medical device industry
• Hands-on experience working with small laboratory animals in a research, academic, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment, including activities such as animal handling, dosing/injections, blood collection, health assessments, husbandry, study support, and sample collection.
• An understanding of ISO 10993 testing requirements with hands on testing experience in biocompatibility test methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) supporting a medical device environment
• RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) and /or LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) certifications
• Experience with ISO/USP/ASTM biocompatibility evaluation requirements
• Substantial knowledge in QSR (Quality System Regulation), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations
• Knowledge of AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) regulations
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills and ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English