Laboratory Analyst - Contract Studies

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation: $27/hour

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

* Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start

* Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options

* Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts

* Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)

* Company paid life insurance and AD&D

* 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1

* Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year

* Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws

* 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1

* Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life

* Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

* Overtime opportunities

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Analyst- Contract Studies that supports our SDC business is responsible for initiating and completing contract testing. All work must be performed using company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following GMP and industry standards and protocols.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation.
• Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs which includes maintenance of SOPs when necessary.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Exhibit excellent documentation practices.
• Ability to effectively write scientific papers.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and actively monitor quality of outcomes in the performance of all assigned tasks.
• All General (GEN) procedures are to be read and understood
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in microbiology or related area preferred
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a laboratory setting, with demonstrated proficiency in complex laboratory procedures and techniques
• Strong knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Skillsets Required:

• Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office programs
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to take initiative and leadership on projects and tasks
• Ability to meet timelines
• Experience with Microorganisms preferred
• Basic Project Management or Coordination experience preferred
• Overall ISO regulatory knowledge, ISO 17025 highly preferred.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.