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Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
Lab Technicians
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$53,222 / year median in Massachusetts
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Lab Technician - Stability Operations Position Summary The Lab Technician supports stability operations by ensuring the compliant handling, storage, tracking, and distribution of GMP and non-GMP stability samples. This role maintains accurate documentation, supports critical stability storage equipment, and performs activities in accordance with approved protocols, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage the receipt, storage, retrieval, distribution, shipment, and retention of GMP and non-GMP stability samples in accordance with established procedures and stability protocols. Maintain accurate sample inventory and tracking information within LIMS and other approved documentation systems to ensure data integrity and traceability. Monitor stability storage environments and ensure samples are maintained under required temperature and environmental conditions. Support the reliability and availability of stability chambers, refrigerators, freezers, and other critical storage equipment by coordinating routine maintenance, calibration, qualification/validation, and repairs. Respond to equipment alarms, temperature excursions, and other storage-related events in accordance with established procedures, including appropriate documentation and escalation. Perform routine inspections and checks of stability storage areas and equipment to verify compliance and identify potential issues. Ensure stability samples are pulled, distributed, and shipped according to approved schedules, protocols, and testing requirements. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely GMP documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements. Support investigations, deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and other quality activities related to stability samples, storage conditions, or equipment, as assigned. Assist with stability sample inventory reconciliation, retention activities, and disposition of samples according to approved procedures. Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining organized records, accurate sample inventories, and compliant storage areas. Identify and support opportunities to improve the efficiency, reliability, and compliance of stability sample management processes. Follow applicable GMP requirements, laboratory safety practices, SOPs, and site policies. Perform other laboratory and stability-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in a scientific discipline or related field preferred; equivalent laboratory, pharmaceutical, or regulated-industry experience may be considered. Experience working in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or similarly regulated environment preferred. Familiarity with LIMS, sample management systems, and electronic documentation systems is preferred. Basic understanding of GMP, Good Documentation Practices, data integrity principles, and controlled laboratory environments. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple samples and priorities. Ability to follow written procedures and approved protocols consistently. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with laboratory, Quality, Facilities, Metrology, Validation, and other cross-functional teams.