Operations Support Technician responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Uses appropriate software applications to track receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and/or archiving of test materials.
- Receives, creates IDs, logs-in, and stores materials upon receipt.
- Moves or transfers materials from one department to another. Checks materials in and out as requested by study personnel. Maintains proper paperwork.
- Returns, disposes of, or archives materials at study finalization.
- Notifies supervisor of any issues with condition of the samples, labeling, or other problems.
- Ensures all current SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMP), and/or relevant regulations (USDA, DOT, EPA, MDNR, OSHA, FDA, etc.) for quarantined matrices; genetically altered crops, and all materials/samples are followed.
- Maintains accurate and legible required documentation.
- Performs routine tasks for calibration of balances.
- Assists in unloading trucks and storing materials appropriately.
- Depending on area of assignment, performs routine homogenization on radioactive and non-radioactive matrices using various equipment including but not limited to the hammermill, Robot Coupes, miter saw, Straub Grinding Mill, etc.
- Depending on area of assignment, may perform total radioactive residue analyses.
- Depending on area of assignment, may perform regular culturing tasks such as feeding organisms, recording keeping, and cleaning.
- Depending on area of assignment, may maintain, monitor, and otherwise assist with dilution equipment and preparation.
- Depending on area of assignment, handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled, and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.