Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

The Contract, Lab Assistant will assist the primary laboratory technician and team with tasks. The incumbent will execute laboratory duties with strict attention to safety and quality. Rigorous adherence to federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory. Collaborative work with research staff is a necessity to achieve departmental and company goals. Tasks will require working in laboratory areas using established procedures and SOPs.

The Contract, Lab Assistant performs data entry into the Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) according to instruction received from, and procedures established by, the manager, and/or other members of PTC’s HBM Biologics Manufacturing Group. These duties include but are not limited to data entry; filing; photocopying, and collating and processing work orders. Collaborating closely with members of the HBM Biologics Manufacturing Group, the incumbent may also assist with, and support, other routine daily activities.

The Contract, Lab Assistant supports adherence to relevant regulatory and compliance requirements and company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

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Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary duties/responsibilities:

• Contribute to maintaining material levels in the centralized stockroom and within all CMC labs. Places orders as necessary, including on-demand orders in client order management system, as directed by research staff and Laboratory Manager. 


• Review documentation upon receipt, unbox the materials and perform inspection.


• Files and organizes documents as directed.


• Enters data into databases, including SharePoint and Maximo.


• Performs other administrative duties as required. These include, but may not be limited to, obtaining documents and signatures as needed, and filing electronic and hardcopy documents.


• Contributes to general lab operations.


• Assist with equipment cleaning as needed.


• Help tidy and unclutter work areas within the lab.


• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by the Lab Manager.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

• High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, laboratory, or other technical function.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently/with limited supervision as required.


• Excellent organizational skills, superior commitment to quality and attention to detail.


• Experience developing and implementing processes or tools that result in greater efficiencies


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Analytical thinker with excellent problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

• Associate’s degree (or higher) preferred.


• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System, such as Maximo


• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other technical environments.

* Travel requirements

• 0 – 5%

*Physical requirements

• Office based/Laboratory based position


• Ability to lift at least 60lbs occasionally will be required.


• Occasionally lift boxes

**At PTC Therapeutics we are seeking candidates in the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who will be fully vaccinated by the time they begin the position.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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