Laboratory Assistant
Paddock Laboratories, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

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Paddock Laboratories is a privately-held niche-based pharmaceutical company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bruce Paddock, President, founded the business in 1977 with only three employees. Today, Paddock employs over 250 people in the areas of Product Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Finance & IT, Sales & Marketing. Paddock is proud of its growth and quality pharmaceuticals and is committed to bringing new branded generics to the marketplace. We are currently have an opportunity for an entry level Laboratory Assistant.

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of Product Development laboratory.  Also, to cover some basic compliance functions in the laboratory as required by the FDA, DEA or OSHA.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·         Responsible for general maintenance of the Product Development laboratory including:  washing analytical and formulation glassware and equipment, preparing reagents and basic daily or weekly equipment checks.

·         Responsible for the maintenance of the satellite hazardous waste (primarily organic solvents) stations.

·         Responsible for required equipment checks and limited calibrations on equipment such as refrigerators, desiccators, balances and pH meters.

·         Coordinate with laboratory personnel to assist in the maintenance of the Product Development controlled substance program.

·         Responsible for general laboratory maintenance and cleanliness.  Such duties may include simple equipment maintenance and monitoring of supply inventories.

·         Perform special projects as directed by the Manager or Chemists in Product Development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma required.  College or vocational science class laboratory experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be required to work with hazardous, corrosive, flammable, and noxious materials.  The employee is exposed to hot surfaces, electrical hazards, and flames; and is occasionally exposed to moving machinery and machine parts.

Paddock Laboratories Inc, offers competitve salary, benefits, onsite fitness center and more!

Please apply online to www.paddocklabs.com

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