Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Element Eagan is looking for a Laboratory Assistant that will support the microbiology, viral, and chemistry teams. This includes, making media, sterilizing glassware, and general supportive tasks in an ISO / GLP compliant laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Handles day to day repeatable needs of the lab to ensure efficient and clean operation
• Log in of received samples into the computer system, cleans workspaces, washes / sterilizes glassware and lab equipment for reuse
• Handles waste removal
• Prepares reagents, orders supplies, and conducts media preparation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 Years lab experience
• Good time management and prioritization
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan daily work and arrange activities to meet deadlines
• Follows instructions, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic understanding of lab equipment and ability to learn computer programs and manual systems quickly

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.