Lab Assistant

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Performs physical, chemical, and/or biological tests according to established procedures.

Prepares specimens according to established laboratory practices.

Follows prescribed procedures for maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

Prepares reagents, compounds, solutions and other media for research experimentation.

Assists with inventory, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and equipment.

Maintains records of research data and may prepare charts or illustrations for the Principal Investigator.

May care for experimental animals, observe animals' conditions and report unusual developments to the Principal Investigator.

May prepare animals for experimental procedures, administer drugs as instructed and assist in surgeries.

Requirements

One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required.

Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Physical Requirements

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.