job summary:
The Laboratory Support Center LST is responsible for supporting all laboratory service activities within the Groton, CT Drug Safety and Research Development (DSRD) Laboratory Support Center Group. As a member of the LSC team the candidate will be required to learn a wide variety of support activities and functions. This role will be required to follow regulations, and for assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, and company policies along with applicable worldwide regulations and guidelines (e.g. FDA, IACUC, USDA).

This role requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to a valid medical or religious accommodation.

location: Groton, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $19.14 - 22.98 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:
Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory and documentation standards

Laboratory Support Services

• Preparation and labeling of samples and sample containers

• Transport data and specimens to archives

• Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze specimens as needed

• Prepare, dispose, and replace biohazard boxes

Shipping/Receiving

• Provide shipping support: process, pack and sort packages and freight as directed

• Performs related services, such a picking up packages from designated drop off locations to be shipped, filling shipments with dry ice, cold pack, etc.

• Ensure all federal, state, international, and internal regulations are adhered to pertaining to the shipping of Dangerous Goods

• Receipt of materials into multiple approved electronic inventory systems

• Subdividing, re-packaging and sampling of all material types, to include hazardous

materials

• Complete GxP/quality inspections on incoming materials, to include but not limited to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, raw materials, reagents, controlled substances, and hazardous materials

• Manages the inventory and delivery of lab supplies including but not limited to: laboratory consumables, bulk chemical, reagent, freezer, and sample inventories

• Performing electronic and physical inventory transactions for all materials

Operational Maintenance

• Provide equipment maintenance requests/cleaning support, including but not limited to hoods, centrifuges, processors, stainer reagents, etc.

• Gathering, cleaning, and sending laboratory equipment; including but not limited to, weights & pipettes for calibration or serving

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports indirectly to Global Pathology Laboratory Operations Lead

• Matrix interactions with DSRD Customer Lines

qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School diploma (or equivalent)

• 1-3 years working in a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in and/or knowledge of a GxP environment

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to obtain the following certifications International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Dangerous Goods

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires working with formalin and other laboratory chemicals, lifting up to 40lbs

skills: MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint

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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).




For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.