Laboratory Support Technician

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. • Provides lab support functions R&D staff under close supervision and in accordance with GLP/GMP, and MDPH. • Performs some or all of the following in strict accordance with SOPs. • Preparation of glassware (washing, drying, sterilizing). • Operation of support equipment (autoclaves, glass washers, pH meters, balances). • Maintaining stock inventories (chemicals, supplies, central stock room). • Assists preparation of media and buffer solutions as needed. • Clean and organize laboratories, common equipment, lab areas, and other parts of the building as needed. • Requires very few, if any of the requisite skills to perform the required tasks of the position at this level. • Receives detailed instructions on all work. All activities are closely supervised and work is reviewed upon completion. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • May involve work with hazardous materials. • On the job training will be provided. Skills: • Demonstrated ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment. • Requires physical demands of lifting up to 30-35 pounds. • Able to carry out tasks according to verbal and written instructions. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and effective communication skills required. • A general knowledge of cell culture laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology. • Should be able handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Requires a minimum High School diploma/GED and 1 - 3 years of related experience or AS degree and a minimum of 0-1 years experience in a cGMP/GLP environment For more information, Please contact Akriti Gupta (973) 967-3409 Morristown, NJ 07960