Lab Technician - 1st shift (8 : 00am-4 : 30 pm)

PURPOSE OF JOB

Responsible for the quality, efficiency, safety, testing, inventory, and documentation processes of seed manufacturing in incumbent's assigned workstation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, assemble, weld, and inspect cold components.
• Assemble radioactive components in fume hood.
• Transfer, weld, and inspect radioactive seeds.
• Wash and decontaminate radioactive seeds.
• Perform 100% inspection of finished seeds using magnifying equipment or microscope.
• Perform assay operation of radioactive seeds.
• Perform seed loading procedures (magazine, custom loaded needles, strands)
• Perform counting and shipping operations.
• Perform sterilization procedures (steam and / or gamma)
• Perform miscellaneous procedures (air filter, surveys, wastewater).
• Ensure accuracy of all paperwork.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Follow all company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Responsible for informing supervisor if corrections need to be made in production equipment or material.
• Other functions might be assigned based on company's needs.

REQUIREMENTS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some functions are performed in warehouse environment and some functions are performed in a radionuclide production environment with radioactive materials. The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. Job requires minimal heavy lifting of up to 20 pounds. Fifty percent of functions are performed sitting with minimal lifting and Fifty percent of functions are performed stand with minimal reaching. Strong concentration along with frequent and constant mental and visual attention required.