Aseptic Technician

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.