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Lab Operations

Woodlands, TX 77380-3677

Posted: 06/21/2024 Job Category: Laboratory Job Number: KG7335656610

Job Description

Sirius Staffing is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in The Woodlands, TX. The Laboratory Technician role involves entry-level manufacturing tasks related to DNA production, specifically in Synthesis/cleaving-deprotection areas.

Schedule:2p-10:30p (with a 7% shift differential on the second shift). 
 
Essential Job Functions:
  • Creating production batches and determining routes based on specifications
  • Synthesizing oligonucleotides using various synthesizer platforms
  • Cleaving and deprotecting in various conditions
  • Purifying materials using various methods and equipment
  • Setting up work by preparing reagents and stocking raw materials
  • Labeling and capping product containers, performing custom formatting or kitting if necessary
  • Quantifying and normalizing concentrations
  • Handling liquids manually and using automated platforms for sampling, transfer, dilution, and aliquoting
  • Using LIMS for each manufacturing step

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of lab experience
  • Familiarity with lab equipment and instruments gained from prior positions or education
  • Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, web-based applications)
  • Attention to detail, multitasking ability, basic math, and reading/writing skills
  • Completion of 1–2-year college courses toward a scientific degree, preferably with a science background
  • Preferred: 2-year degree with 6 months of lab experience

Physical Requirements:
  • Flexibility for reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, handling, pulling, pushing, and lifting
  • Auditory perception within the typical range
  • Vision with near and far acuity, depth perception, and color distinction
  • Ability to lift to 30 lbs.

Safety and Quality Responsibilities:
  • Workspace contains flammable solvents, carcinogens, and corrosives
  • Wearing appropriate PPE and reporting safety hazards
  • Proper disposal of waste and hazardous materials
  • Adhering to safety guidelines and SOPs
  • Ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications
  • Performing routine equipment checks and cleaning/sanitizing
  • Completing quality assurance records
  • Clear communication with leadership and peers
  • Providing updates for smooth shift transitions
  • Collaborating with Logistics, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production needs
 
Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Bailee Stevens
Recruiting Manager

Bailee Stevens is a recruiter bringing a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for building relationships and helping talent find career opportunities. With 14 years’ experience in the industry, she has learned the importance of finding the perfect fit for both candidates and clients. Bailee takes pride in effectively communicating and making a meaningful impact on people’s careers and lives. She has expertise in working in many different industries from Manufacturing, Industrial, Energy, Aviation, Oil and Gas, Automotive, Government, Marine/Shipbuilding, and more. Bailee has been successful in recruiting talent for many different types of positions such as Professional, IT, Logistics, Procurement, Finance/Accounting, Administrative, Light Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare roles, and more.

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