Are you looking to elevate your laboratory career with a premier global pharmaceutical leader? Randstad Life Sciences is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician II for a high-impact, 6-month contract in Worcester, MA. If you thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced research environment and have a strong foundation in biological sample management, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in drug discovery.
location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $25.00 - 33.05 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Maintain physical inventory of biological materials in proper storage conditions while updating digital inventory software records.
- Manage and maintain low-temperature (-80°C) freezers to ensure sample integrity.
- Aliquot biological materials precisely under controlled, aseptic laboratory conditions.
- Utilize proprietary shipping software to safely coordinate, send, and track sample shipments.
- Manage laboratory logistics, including receiving and stocking supplies, and ensuring proper disposal of laboratory waste.
qualifications:
Required:
- BS degree with 2-4+ years of hands-on experience in biologics sample processing or a related scientific field.
- Strong educational background with a significant number of completed biology courses.
- Proven experience handling biological materials and strong familiarity with standard laboratory techniques.
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and comfortably sit for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours).
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task within an environment of shifting deadlines.
- Experience working with automated liquid handlers and chemical inventory databases.
- Experience spending extended periods working inside a bio-safety hood.
skills: GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Aseptic Processing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
