Job Description:

• The St. Louis Laboratory Support Technician will be part of a diverse team of technicians focused on the support of the BRD development labs.
• Support the gene therapy and CPD groups by ensuring equipment is properly calibrated and maintained and lab supplies are available as needed.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization
• Support the unit operations in the lab and will be cross trained to provide backup for laboratory technician functions within the organization and assay support where needed.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of various types of equipment (blood gas analyzers, cell analyzers, bioreactors, pH meters, etc.)
• Weekly calibration
• Ordering of supplies and spare parts
• Interfacing with vendors for repairs as required
• Ordering and maintaining supplies for the laboratory, including chemicals, and will be required to keep the overall lab orderly and organized
• Be cross trained in other laboratory functions in order to provide backup, as needed
• Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures as per training and SOP's.
• Learn to operate, clean and perform minor maintenance on equipment which includes filtration trains, autoclaves, utility units and CIP stations.
• Assist in reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Completion of documents and log sheets.
• Must comply with GMP requirements.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday / First Shift

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Must be able to calculate mathematical calculations and conversions.
• Familiar with general safety procedure and guidelines.
• Must be self motivated and have a strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills required.

Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.