Laboratory Technician
Harrow, Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Nashville, Tennessee)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Harrow is a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions and pharmaceuticals in North America. The Laboratory Technician role supports Quality Control operations by maintaining laboratory supplies, equipment, and compliance with safety and cGMP standards.
Skills
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Who is Harrow?
Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company – where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow’s values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world – providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need. We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you’re the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of!
Harrow’s ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including:
- An expanding Retina Portfolio including IHEEZO®, TRIESENCE®, BYOOVIZTM, and OPUVIZTM
- A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE® and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX® and FRESHKOTE®
- A peri-operative Surgical product line, led by TRIESENCE®, and BYQLOVITM
- A Rare and Specialty product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO®, NATACYN®, and VERKAZIA®
- A robust internal development pipeline with multiple late-stage candidates, including MELT-300, MELT-210, H-N08, and CR-01
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician will support day-to-day Quality Control laboratory operations by keeping supplies, materials, equipment, and work areas ready for testing. Responsibilities will include assisting with the ordering and receipt of laboratory supplies and in-coming test articles, reagents, materials, glassware cleaning and other required items, as well as maintaining appropriate inventory levels. The position will also perform routine laboratory housekeeping and organization activities to ensure the laboratory is maintained in a clean, orderly, safe, and compliant condition.
The Laboratory Technician will work closely with laboratory manager to support day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure supplies, materials, equipment, and work areas are properly maintained and readily available to support testing activities.
Core Responsibilities
- Order, maintain, organize, and monitor laboratory supplies, reagents, consumables, and other materials to support routine laboratory operations.
- Receive and appropriately handle incoming laboratory materials, including reagents, reference standards, and samples, in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
- Maintain laboratory glassware and supplies in a clean, organized, and readily accessible condition.
- Perform routine glassware washing and cleaning in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory compliance by routinely reviewing inventory and identifying and removing expired materials from inventory.
- Assist with the preparation of basic laboratory solutions and reagents, as directed and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Assist with routine daily verification of laboratory equipment, including balances and pH meters, as required by applicable procedures.
- Routinely remove laboratory trash and properly handle and dispose of laboratory waste and waste solvents in accordance with established procedures and applicable safety requirements.
- Accurately, clearly, and contemporaneously document required laboratory activities and relevant information in accordance with cGMP requirements and applicable laboratory procedures.
- Maintain laboratory work areas in clean, organized, and safe condition and support general laboratory housekeeping activities.
- Adhere to all applicable laboratory safety requirements, OSHA regulations and established safety procedures.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science and/or equivalent college coursework in the sciences
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be computer literate, working knowledge of the basic hardware, software, internet including word and excel
- Must be able to maintain a safe working environment and follow safety procedures
Position Type
- On-Site
Travel
- Up to 10%