Life Science Technician 1

27.00 per hour

Job Summary

Working under supervision, this is an entry level position assigned to different operations and service departments. Performs unskilled Lab Services, Maintenance, Dock Services and assists in performing corrective work orders, preventative maintenance, and manual tasks such as moving equipment, offices, and materials.  This will be accomplished by performing on-site routine maintenance and assisting with duties including but not limited to the Essential Functions listed below.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations and corporate policies/procedures related to building operations and work safety. 

• Performs and/or assists with corrective work orders and preventative maintenance work orders as directed. 

• Conducts daily rounds and documents meter readings as assigned. 

• Assists in moving offices. 

• Performs property-tending duties such as trash pick-up, bathroom clean-up/stocking, snow removal and sweeping/mopping. 

• Performs wall repair and painting. 

• Cleans areas around buildings (laboratory space, property grounds, halls, loading docks, garages, etc.).

• Have strong communication skills via text, email, telephone, and face to face. Respond to daily Client/Tenant requests and internal company requests in a timely, professional manner.

• Prepare/receive/ship packages for Shipping/Receiving and reconcile packing slips, understanding temperature sensitivity.

• Basic abilities in carpentry and installation: mounting a shelf, installing a picture or whiteboards, and simple repairs. 

• Replaces ceiling tiles and light bulbs. 

• Basic abilities of different lab environments and safety levels (IE-ACF, GMP, Clean Rooms).

• Working with Incubator units as nessessary.

• Monitoring of pressure gas/nitrogen, ability to change cylinders/tanks safely and efficiently.

• Performing safety shower, eye wash, fire extinguisher safety checks.

• Trained for safe hazardous waste handling of bio bins/biowaste disposal.

• Trained for cleaning and maintaining decon equipment.

• Maintain basic paperwork according to client/tenant needs.  

• Basic knowledge of building & lab management systems. 

• Alarm monitoring and management. 

• Basic inventory and tool safety.

• Monitoring automations systems. 

• Escort vendors and contractors.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Schedule subject to change, remaining flexible within reasonable notice. 

• 24/7 Response if applicable.  

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. 

• Six months prior work experience in a related work environment, illustrating good attendance, professional behavior, reliability. 

• Ability to follow orders given orally and in writing.  

• Ability to complete tasks and paperwork with basic supervision. 

• Computer skills (i.e., excel, word, outlook) 

• May require and ACTIVE driver’s license and personal vehicle. 

• The nature of our business has worksites in a number of locations in the Greater Boston area. We expect our employees to remain flexible, and travel between sites may be necessary as the business demands. 

Work Environment

• Small-to-large office environment.

• Fast paced work environment.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments and shop environments.

• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, cleaning products and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform the following repetitive movements: stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of office and facilities equipment (cleaning products, tools, and ladders) and trash and the ability to safely use equipment provided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Climb a ladder to perform repairs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

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