Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Technical Support – In Vivo
Location: Wilmington, MA
Job Type: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $24/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Additional Schedule Requirements: Weekend work may be required based on business needs. Must be willing to work at least 2 holidays per year.
Interview: In-person
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Support – In Vivo professional to support laboratory testing and nonclinical research activities in a regulated laboratory environment.
The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and hands-on experience with basic laboratory techniques, particularly pipetting. Experience with immunoassays, serology, animal handling, or animal husbandry is a plus.
Under direct supervision, this position will perform specimen receipt, preparation, and testing in accordance with SOPs, study protocols, and applicable GMP requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory activities including reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance, monitoring, and routine testing of client samples.
- Perform routine immunoassay and serology testing, including ELISA and IFA methods.
- Perform hemagglutination testing as required.
- Assist with receipt and handling of samples for testing.
- Prepare data forms for routine serology testing.
- Record assay parameters accurately according to study protocols.
- Perform proper sample dilutions.
- Operate and maintain laboratory pipettes accurately.
- Assist with preparation of departmental media and diluents.
- Follow proper labeling and storage procedures for laboratory materials.
- Help maintain an adequate supply of materials required for laboratory assays.
- Ensure raw data records are accurate, complete, organized, and compliant with study protocols and GMP requirements.
- Assist project managers and technical staff with planning and conducting serology assays.
- Support additional laboratory activities, including clinical observations and animal husbandry, as needed.
- Assist with general laboratory housekeeping and inventory management.
- Maintain proficiency in departmental SOPs and develop a general understanding of laboratory processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 months of laboratory experience required.
- Associate's degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with pipetting is highly desirable.
- Experience with ELISA, IFA, immunoassays, serology, or hemagglutination is a plus.
- Experience with animal handling or animal husbandry is preferred.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and small-group settings.
- No specific certification or licensure is required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout the laboratory and operate a computer.
- Ability to remain stationary while performing laboratory procedures.
- Frequent and accurate use of laboratory pipettes.
- Ability to observe, inspect, and interpret laboratory experiments.
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors are required.
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.
Work Environment:
- General laboratory working environment.
- Regular use of protective clothing, including cap, gloves, scrubs, lab coat, and safety glasses.
- Work with biological samples and potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and biohazards.
- May work with sharp objects, including needles, glass pipettes, and pipette tips.
- Noise levels may range from low to moderate depending on the task.