Job Description:
Seasonal positions in Salisbury, MD to support the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate production operation in Salisbury, MD and tag horseshoe crabs for US Fish & Wildlife. .
Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Employees will be trained on all SOP's and cGMP's, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-
- up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
- Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
- Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
- Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP's.
- Clean and maintain production equipment.
- Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma.
- Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
- Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
- Math skills and computer skills.
Working Conditions:
- Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas.
- Some overtime work will be required.
- May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical
hazards.
- Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.
