Smithers
Testing Technician (Biomedical/Mechanical)
The technician will handle daily laboratory upkeep and conduct routine equipment checks/maintenance, perform laboratory tests to determine physical characteristics of products and materials in a GMP environment with some supervision, ensure laboratory cleanliness, and conduct preventative maintenance and routine checks on laboratory equipment. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Records and stores incoming samples, and maintains storage log. Completes assigned testing and tasks in an efficient manner. Supports team members to complete testing assignments. Is knowledgeable of relative specifications, testing methods, and laboratory practices. Maintains record keeping for laboratory assignments and testing to GMP/laboratory standards for audit purposes. Follows quality and safety procedures to GMP/laboratory standards. Maintains clean appearance of work area. Commits to on-time completion of work assignments. Undertakes appropriate training and development. Education and/or experience: Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience and/or training may be substituted for the AS or AAS degree. Preferred education: Associates or better in Biomedical Engineering or related field. Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field. High School or better. Preferred experience: Mechanical testing or GMP laboratory practices. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The technician will handle daily laboratory upkeep and conduct routine equipment checks/maintenance, perform laboratory tests to determine physical characteristics of products and materials in a GMP environment with some supervision, ensure laboratory cleanliness, and conduct preventative maintenance and routine checks on laboratory equipment. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Records and stores incoming samples, and maintains storage log. Completes assigned testing and tasks in an efficient manner. Supports team members to complete testing assignments. Is knowledgeable of relative specifications, testing methods, and laboratory practices. Maintains record keeping for laboratory assignments and testing to GMP/laboratory standards for audit purposes. Follows quality and safety procedures to GMP/laboratory standards. Maintains clean appearance of work area. Commits to on-time completion of work assignments. Undertakes appropriate training and development. Education and/or experience: Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience and/or training may be substituted for the AS or AAS degree. Preferred education: Associates or better in Biomedical Engineering or related field. Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field. High School or better. Preferred experience: Mechanical testing or GMP laboratory practices. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.