Job Title: Laboratory Technician

　　Duration: 6 months with possible extension

　　Shift Timing: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (negotiable)

　　Job Description:Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor, this position will rotate through and perform analyses in the different testing units within the Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory (Receiving, Metabolics/Hemoglobins, Endocrinology/Cystic Fribrosis/Molecular Biology, Tandem Mass Spectrometry, and Lysosomal Storage Disorders).The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing neonatal dried blood specimens for testing, preparing assay reagents, performing daily analyses, monitoring assay quality control, assisting in maintaining files and records of assays, utilizing program computer systems, and maintaining laboratory equipment and associated instrumentation.All duties and procedures are performed in a safe manner according to laboratory standard operating procedures.The NBS Program, which currently screens all New Jersey's newborns for 55 disorders, performs the high volume and most complex analytical testing within the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories.In addition, the NBS Program's results are extremely time sensitive due to the medical interventions required to avoid potentially catastrophic health consequences.Computer software to be used: Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft OfficeNote:Successful completion of a certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Technology may be substituted for the above education.Applicants who do not possess the required credits or certificate in Clinical Laboratory Technology may substitute two (2) years of experience as a technician in a public health, hospital, clinical, or research laboratory performing bacteriological, chemical, histological, serology, and/or virological tests.Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement: Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, immunology, or other field of knowledge involving extensive laboratory analyses.Knowledge of laboratory equipment, reagents, and techniques. Ability to analyze routine laboratory problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods. Ability to make varied routine laboratory analyses in accord with standard and prescribed procedures. Ability to observe precautions and to do the precise, accurate work required in receiving, identifying, labeling, analyzing, and shipping samples. Ability to use laboratory equipment, utensils, materials, and supplies in such a manner as to avoid breakage, deterioration, and loss. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.About our Company: -

　　22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

　　Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

　　“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.