Tech C (ELEC/MECH)

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Performs cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment with close supervision.
* Operates simple equipment in the production of hardware using manual skills under close supervision.
* Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with close supervision.
* Performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
* Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills/Abilities
* Able to communicate written and verbally.
* Able to use Microsoft office applications.
* Able to perform manual labor and operate automated and semi-automated equipment.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience
Requires at least six months of applicable experience.

Additional Job Description:

• Inspect & Removal and Disposal of Bio Waste Boxes, Sharps Containers, BSC Waste Traps, and Drain waste from Equipment throughout the lab
• Inspection and removal of all regular trash bins throughout the lab
• Pick up packages from the Shipping department and deliver to designated areas and or people. In addition to scheduled pick up, shipping calls at least 3 times a day for special delivery of blood or dry ice items.
• Change out Gas cylinders, Liquid Nitrogen Dewars and maintain Inventory of all gasses
• Cleaning Glassware, organizing clean quartz and maintain inventory of all glassware
• Autoclaving Quartz ware, RO Water and other materials as needed
• Daily cleanup of the Lab, Gowning areas including all Lab sinks. Inspect floors, Bench tops in each room and clean as needed
• Weekly testing of the Eye wash stations throughout the lab; Assist Facilities with Shower testing
• Fill Incubator Pans with Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water weekly, inspect for bacterial growth and disinfect/autoclave as needed.
• Maintain all water baths throughout the lab, clean & disinfect as needed
• calibrate CO2 Sensors on all incubators in the lab including inspection of all units
• Assist with Equipment Installs & Preventative Maintenance, put tables and carts together as needed
• Familiarity with freezers, incubators, refrigerators, BSC (Bio Safety Cabinet) units' operation, functionality, uses and ability to be able to diagnose and suggest solutions to problems is a plus
• Decontamination of Incubators and BSC units as needed
• Pickup and Delivery of All Due Calibrated Items
• Stocking of all Rooms in bio lab Including paper towel holders, Nitrile Gloves, safety Glasses, Glass cleaners & defoggers etc. Making sure that all Expiration dates are up to date.
• Stocking of the Main Stock room including checking Inventory filling out forms for items we are getting low on and Managing Expiration Dates.
• Daily Inspection of Deionized (DI) Water System and Keep Water tank full of Salt
• Annual Chemical Inventory of all Refrigerators, Freezers, chemical Cabinets, Solvent cabinets, and all Lab Benches

Additional:

• Hours are preferably 10:00am to 6:30pm
• Required training: Lab Standard Safety Training, BBP training, Bio Lab specific training, regulated medical (bio) waste shipping, DOT Hazardous Material Training for Generators, Crane and Hoist Training
• Must be able to move Gas Cylinders and LN2 Dewars in excess of 200lbs
• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions. Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.