Laboratory Assistant*

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant position is located at 5262 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA 95368 USA. This entry-level role requires the ability to follow specific instructions and possess a general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc. using cleaning solvents.
• Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies.
• Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.
• Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership.
• Absorb and assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory.
• Participate in audits.
• Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership.
• Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals.
• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership.
• Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires the ability to follow specific instructions. A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to enter client data. The incumbent may be required to operate company vehicle that would require the skill to operate a motor vehicle and exhibit safe driving skills. Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism or analyte. A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data. Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples. A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment. Interpersonal skills are required to effectively work within teams. Communication The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level position.

Skills

Analytical skills, physical dexterity, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety, organizational and time management skills, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.