Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
• Aid scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate
• Maintain/update chemical inventory
• Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner
• Wash, sterilize, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
• Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests
• Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis
• Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets
• Refill solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
• Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol
• Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal
• Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Participate in self-development activities and training of others
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 0-1 years’ experience in a laboratory
• Other Qualifications: Must pass a background check, Must pass a drug screen, May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related field, GMP laboratory experience

Pay

Pay Range: $18/hr.