Lab Technologist - Janesville Wisconsin

Company: GEA Process Engineering
Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Posted On: 04/04/2025

Responsibilities / Tasks

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Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs lab analysis of test materials and reports data to the test center supervisor and test engineers and senior biotechnologist. Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment, runs small pilot equipment, assists in managing test material tracking system. This position requires advanced knowledge and abilities in aseptic technique for handling microbial and animal cell cultures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform routine analysis for tests including some calculations
Maintain records of test results for future reference
Clean lab and its equipment to maintain good operating order
Assist in preparing shipping requests, record shipments, document inventory of lab consumables and safety equipment, including ordering/managing consumables
Comply with internal and external QHSE requirements (Including: Training, Waste disposal, recordkeeping, managing safety data sheets database and understanding safety data sheets before working with hazardous material, etc.)
Conduct laboratory experiments and activities (Maintaining stock solutions, cell transfers, etc.)
Run small scale lab process units, disassembling and re-assembling equipment as needed
Experimental planning, including reconfiguration of equipment and Tech Transfer from customers, to conduct tests/experiments.
Create and modify of Laboratory SOPs
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot laboratory schema independently, with particular regards to biological processes
Attend trainings, seminars, and professional development as required and available
Contribute to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to perform lab procedures accurately
Ability to interact with customers and in house clients
Must be detail oriented
Must possess good English language communication, verbal and written skills
Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
Must be self-motivated
Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and SharePoint

Education and Experience:

Associate Degree or higher in biological/chemical sciences or equivalent, comprising coursework in chemistry and microbiology
Minimum of two years related job experience
Familiarity with hazardous materials/waste handling

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

12 Paid Holidays
PTO - Paid Time Off
Medical Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with excellent employer match
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program

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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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