HP Bio-Chemical Technician Vacancy – Candidates Apply Online
This position will be standard dayshift hours with occasional overtime opportunities. At HP, there is not a day that goes by that we don’t ask ourselves: What amazing technology will we make today? What extraordinary people will we work with? What experiences will we bring to the world? How can we serve our customers in ways that will leave them not just satisfied but in awe?
Job Title: Bio-Chemical Technician
Location: Corvallis, Oregon United States
Education:
B.S. degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Highly experienced individuals performing senior equivalent work who are non-degreed or degreed in a related field are also invited to apply.
Job Description
The Bio-Chem Advanced Tech as a skilled specialist will support a team of engineers engaged in research and discovery work toward novel and disruptive future products that are highly sensitive and proprietary in nature. The successful individual will work on assignments that are highly complex in nature where a strong degree of good judgment, initiative, and technical knowledge are required. They will work alongside others in a collegial, fast-paced, objectives-driven environment. In this lab-focused role, Bio-Chem Tech will be engaged in designing and conducting experiments both routine and novel toward project objectives. Some training and supervision of other non-exempt employees may be involved.
Skills, and Knowledge:
- Knowledge/experience of chemical, biochemical, and/or molecular biology concepts and principles acquired through education, prior work experience or on-the-job training. Hands-on experience with nucleic acid amplification techniques is preferred. Knowledge of RNase control and monitoring techniques a plus.
- Fluent in routine chemical laboratory procedures, equipment, chemical nomenclature.
- Ability to use common laboratory equipment in the preparation of chemical mixtures and analysis of materials.
- Consistent skills in using a micropipette and other high-precision lab tools. Experience preparing 96-well plates or similar a plus.
- Hands-on experience and functional understanding of analytical biochemistry instrumentation (fluorescence/absorbance/emission spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, RT-PCR thermocyclers, enzymatic assays, pH, conductivity, viscosity, particle size, contact angle, etc.) and/or routine chemical formulation procedures. Ability to operate laboratory instruments in a non-routine fashion including set up, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated skills in sterile technique, good laboratory practices, and adherence to biosafety protocols applied in a BSL1 lab setting. BSL-2 lab experience a plus.
- Use of statistical analysis and modeling software (Excel, JMP, etc.). Design of Experiments (DOE) experience to evaluate multiple influencing factors preferred.
- Ability to develop complex experimental/analytical methods. Includes an ability to research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new analytical instrumentation, assays, or best-in-class techniques relevant to the project objectives.
- Excellent time management skills and a drive to deliver on objectives in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to report and present technical data to a diverse audience.
- Ability to work independently and with a team to deliver on objectives and deadlines. Use good judgment on when to push ahead alone and when to ask for guidance/help.
- Track record of mentoring and training others.
HP Bio-Chemical Technician
