Lab Assistant 2

About the role

The main function of a Lab Associate in the Manufacturing & Development department of Laboratories Protein Biomarkers is to support reagent manufacturing in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Perform and document all laboratory procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
• Exercise good judgment in assessing whether a procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identify abnormal progress of procedures, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times.
• Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
• Notify inventory staff of supply shortages.
• Participate in continuing education through self‑study, attending training sessions and off‑site lectures and meetings.
• Participate in the collection of biological samples.
• May be expected to perform phlebotomy duties.
• Evaluate and solve problems related to the collection and processing of specimens.
• Prepare and stage raw materials to be used in downstream processes.
• Complete special projects, when assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required (or equivalent).
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory operating under GLP and/or CLIA guidelines, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (preferred).

Pay

$20–31/hr based on experience