Job Summary
Under direction of the immediate supervisor, the Lab Technician I participates in the execution of laboratory experiments following quality, safety, and environmental rules. He/She performs a variety of tasks, prepares materials, reagents, and equipment, runs laboratory tests and procedures for which he/she has been adequately trained. He/She performs routine equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Key Accountabilities
* Must demonstrate good understanding of laboratory procedures and methods that are applicable to this position.
* Conducts the activities associated with laboratory procedures as required by his/her supervisor.
* Compiles testing data, performs the required calculations and complete the corresponding manufacturing and testing records.
* Operates a variety of general and specialized laboratory equipment.
* Initiates purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies as needed according to established procedures.
* Keep that the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
* Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
* Follows strict laboratory quality, safety, and environmental procedures according to regulations in place.
* Participates in activities related to continuous improvement, 5S and Lean Six-Sigma.
Networking
This partner has to interact mainly with R&D, Quality and Operations colleagues.
Minimum Knowledge
Education
Required: Required: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio in Science or Health-related field, completed with experience in chemical, biological, or health-related laboratory.
Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section
Degree may be substituted by relevant skills and work experience
Experience
Depending on the type of laboratory to which the technician is going to be placed, specific experience may be required in topics like: cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, lab automation, clinical analyzers.
Additional Skills
Fluency in Office Tools (Excel & Word), Valuable basic knowledge in SAP
Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Basic knowledge of English (reading, speaking)
Skills & Capabilities:
* Ability to maintain, calibrate and use technical equipment with accuracy.
* Flexibility in order to work with and provide support for a number of people.
* Teamwork.
* Attention to detail.
* Oral and written communication skills
* Reflects values of Werfen in the quality of work and working relationship.
Travel
Sporadic travel or short-term assignment to an external lab may be required
Competencies
Managing Work
Emotional Intelligence Essentials
Building Partnerships
Decision Making
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Learning