Lab Technician

The Compound Management business unit of Evotec (US) Inc., www.evotec.com, a drug discovery solutions international organization, offers a range of services to help organizations build, grow, and/or manage small molecule collections to the highest quality in support of high throughput biological screening. Our facility is home to sample collections owned by governmental, not-for-profit, and commercial organizations. Our experience managing the U.S NIH’s Molecular Libraries Small Molecule Repository (MLSMR) as well as sample collections owned by academic and commercial organizations allow us to deliver optimal solutions for this critical function.

Description

Evotec (US) Inc. has a Sample Management Lab Technician position open, located at a compound management department at the Branford, CT facility. The purpose of this position is to provide laboratory processing of client orders, the majority of which will involve manual weighing and liquid handling of compounds. The candidate for this role will be expected to have further due diligence and increased understanding of workflows, SOPs, etc. The position requires a highly motivated individual, able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure the successful fulfillment of orders.

The compounds may be potentially hazardous. Prior to start, Evotec (US) Inc. will train the individual in lab safety. Safety glasses, lab coats and gloves will be required while working. Specific site training, automation, computers and any other material in support of compound management activities will be provided.

Individual may be required to use an air purifying respirator, at some future date. If implemented, individual will need to pass a health respirator physical and remove any interfering facial hair.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tare weighing of vials and other containers and bar-coding of disposables

• Liquid handling of compounds

• Powder weighing of compounds

• Data handling, inventory tracking, accurate record keeping and following established Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks

• Ensure quality control and safety standards adherence

Required Qualifications:

• Chemical Laboratory experience

• Use of balances, fume hoods, and basic chemical handling procedures

• Good oral and written communications

• Follow oral and written protocols andinstructions

• Keep good records, works safely and to schedule

Education and experience:

High School diploma, BS or equivalent with scientific discipline and 1-2 years experience preferred

Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.