Clinical / Scientific - Aseptic Technician

Job Title: Aseptic Technician Location: Pearl River, NY Contract Duration: 6 Months Pay rate: $21-$24/hr

POSITION SUMMARY: • In this temporary and part-time position the new hire will be part of the high containment operations group. They will help ensure the smooth functioning of our biosafety level 3 (BSL3) and animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) laboratories.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support daily high containment operations, maintain laboratory and equipment readiness, restock protective equipment (PPE), handling and decontaminating biohazardous waste. • Prepare and update compliance activity reports. • Coordinate maintenance with laboratory users to minimize work disruption.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: • High Containment Operations. • BSL-3 users. • ABSL-3 users.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • A high school diploma or higher • Understanding of basic scientific concepts • Knowledge of basic computer operation including working with Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel) • Ability to work in a team • Prior experience in a research lab is desirable but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • Prior experience in a research lab is desirable but not required. • Knowledge of basic computer operation including working with Microsoft office (MS Word, MS Excel). • Basic understanding of biological concepts such as infection, sterility, decontamination.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• The position involves lifting weights of up to 50 lbs.

• The employee will have to wear a Powered Purified Air Respirator (PAPR) for 3-5 hours.

• The employee will have to wear protective coveralls for 3-5 hours.

• The employee may have to stand for 2-3 hours wearing the above-mentioned PPE.

• The employee may have to shower after working in the laboratory.

• The employee will work in areas where viruses and animals infected with viruses may be present.

• The employee may have to climb up and down the stairs.

• The employee will be drug tested to be compliant with the Federal Select Agent program. Marijuana is not an exempt drug in this program.

• The ability to bend and lift things from the ground.

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