Instrument Technician

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Instrument Technician for a contract with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Day shift provides lab and analytical support of early phase development of small molecule pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will perform laboratory duties such as solution preparations, instrument calibration and analytical instrument setup. This is an analytical lab technician position and does not include any operational manufacturing duties.
• Maintaining instruments in a ready state for users
• Preparing reagents
• Scheduling preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs with system owners, vendors and Facilities & Instrument Services
• Coordinating with Facilities & Instrument Services to create repetitive maintenance plans.
• Conducting routine inspections of the labs to ensure compliance with local housekeeping and Environment, Health and Safety practices.
• Performing routine testing using HPLC, KF
• Analytical Techniques/Instrumentation:
  • HPLC
  • SFC
  • Karl Fischer titrations
  • pH
  • Wet Chemistry (USP)

Required Skills:

• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Completed college level general chemistry classes.
• May have an associate's degree or be working towards a bachelor degree.
• Must be technically minded and detail oriented.
• Good problem solving and communication skills are a must.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and work well in a dynamic environment and with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills (ability to clearly articulate ideas and participate in discussions)
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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