About the Role
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Testing Center team. In this role, you will provide quality control (QC) analytical and biological testing services. This is a hands-on testing role in a regulated environment requiring quick turnaround times while executing high-quality work.
This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Test raw materials, components, and/or finished medical devices per standard operating procedures
- Perform general lab support duties such as ordering supplies, laboratory cleaning, glassware washing, media/reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance
- Train to standard operating procedures and test methods
- Document procedures, test methods, observations, results, and other records in the quality system
- Participate in continuous laboratory improvement efforts, including driving change orders and revisions to documents
- Assist in the development, validation, and documentation of test methods and/or equipment
- Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workplace
- Provide customer service support
- Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline OR high school diploma AND at least 1 year experience as a lab technician in a regulated industry OR a high school diploma AND at least 3 years general lab experience
- Experience working in a quality system and/or within a regulated industry
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling and ability to follow established safety practices
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to accurately collect data and document laboratory activities in the quality system or in lab notebooks
- Proficiency in typical office computer software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to follow protocols and standard operating procedures accurately, repetitively, and without distraction
- Ability to work with various laboratory instruments, software, supplies, and reagents
- Demonstrated ability to work within a continuously changing environment, meet tight deadlines, and be motivated to provide excellent customer service
- Proven ability to work effectively within teams as well as independently
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
- Experience in microbiological and/or analytical testing
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
