Job address
US
Company size
11-50 employees
Job sector
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
occupation category
Biological Technicians
Job type
Contract
Work environment
In person
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- Maintains inventory of raw materials, parts, components and/or equipment
- Assists with collecting, preparing, evaluating and verifying biological samples and supporting records
- Interprets and/or analyzes data and results as appropriate
- Isolates, identifies and prepares specimens for examination
- Performs data analysis
- Applies dilution calculations, C1V1=C2V2, and solutions containing multiple solutes
- Collects samples to test in order to conduct natural resources field studies
- Uses the appropriate mathematical handling of exponents and the meaning of significant figures
- Utilizes computer programs to organize natural resource data for analysis
- Follows established guidelines with social, legal and ethical issues relating to information and its use
- Manages incoming raw materials handling (quarantine, acceptance or rejection after inspection/ QC testing, storage for use or disposition of rejected material), FIFO (first in first out), inventory, and purchasing
- Exercises proper document control by completing the appropriate types of records (lab notebooks, batch records, logs, design history files, master records, production records, etc.)
- Prepares for potential consequences that may arise when change is not controlled
- Utilizes the general principles of metrology, including the types and causes of measurement error, the distinction between accuracy and precision, relevant measurement range and resolution of different tools, and uncertainty in measurement
- Uses positive and negative controls and understands the importance and purpose of this process
- Collects samples according to established procedures and applicable sampling plans
- Uses computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties
- Understands electricity and electrical hazards
- Recognizes unsafe conditions and takes corrective and/or preventative action(s)
- Selects appropriate PPE to use to protect self from biological, chemical, and/or physical hazards
- Conducts standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food products
- Understands the difference between “ratios” and “proportions” and applies this in the workplace
- Participates in validation activities, such as equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ), methods, and process
- Follows guidelines of hazardous material handling and disposal
- Utilizes a variety of tools to collect and record data such as numbers, measurements, weights, samples, and special notes
- Uses applicable test equipment appropriately
- Follows sampling procedures for the material/ product and sampling plans to be followed for testing
- Executes field projects to detect, identify, and/or evaluate natural resource problems
- Assists in reviewing/ commenting, revising, and writing technical documents, utilizing the required components of technical documents
- Conducts surveys; takes and records data, counts, sorts, identifies, and performs measurements
- Implements storage considerations of materials
- Measures or weighs compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed
- Follows guidelines related to the nature of contamination and the principles of containment, sterilization, and disinfection
- Follows inventory control principles and rules for ordering
- Documents data and results according to established procedures
- Keeps detailed logs of all work-related activities
- Uses different types of documents, such as quality manual, quality policy, standard operating procedures, work instructions, etc.
- Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment in lab
- Prepares materials/ supplies/ equipment for use
- Set ups, adjusts, calibrates, and cleans laboratory and field equipment
- Monitors and observes experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel
- Collaborates with team members during field projects to achieve objectives
- Provides technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences
- Follows appropriate test procedures/ instructions
- Analyzes information; prepares reports of findings with appropriate recommendations; assembles information for development of plans and coordination of resource need information for analytical reports
- Uses available software to perform research, record keeping, communication (e.g., e[1]mail, word processing programs), data analysis, and interpretation (including simple spreadsheet programs), and reporting tasks
- Utilizes specialized equipment (i.e. balances, autoclaves, homogenizers, spectrophotometers, droplet digital real time PCR, conventional and real time PCR, thermal cycler, etc.) to conduct biology research experiments
- Recognizes and addresses non-conformances
- Follows sterilization procedures
- Follows “Right to know” laws
- Complies with company communication policies
- Participates in developing new or improved prevention practices relating to conditions and findings in areas where information and data have been collected
- Follows proper glassware cleaning procedures
- Examines animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems
- Maintains label integrity, appropriate label information content, inspection of labeling, storage and controlled issuance for use, packaging selection considerations
- Monitors laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards
- Distinguishes between the metric system and common prefixes and the US system, and applies the conversion between related units of measure
- Performs calculations relating to work function
- Identifies, handles and stores biological and radiological hazards properly
- Implements concepts related to document changes, approvals, and distribution of controlled documents
- Assists with maintaining, calibrating and modifying complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures
- Responds to audit-related activities and understands types of audits and the audit process
- Assists in layout of field experiments, pilot projects, impact evaluations, and specific natural resource projects
- Prepares samples according to established procedures
- Resolves administrative and safety concerns related to a project according to prescribed policies and procedures
- Adheres to traceability principles and understands the concept and importance of traceability within the bioscience workplace
- Follows the FDA laws and regulations (e.g. history, enacted laws/ promulgated regulations, organizational structure, premarket approvals, etc.) and understands the consequences of noncompliance
- Conducts research, or assists in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals
- Follows safety symbols and signs and understands the meaning of each symbol and sign
- Follows the chain of custody requirements for samples
- Understands and implements concepts of calibration, verification, qualification, validation
- Inputs data into databases
- Uses Web-based applications to search and retrieve information
- Maintains relationships, agreements, qualifications, management, and with suppliers, supply chain management, purchasing documentation, traceability, and approvals
