Laboratory Assistant I - Lab Support

About the role

Perform basic laboratory support and record-keeping tasks. Support the functions of the Laboratory Sciences department.

Responsibilities

• Receive, monitor, and maintain inventory and stock levels of assigned areas
• Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed
• May be responsible for preparing lab solutions (e.g., buffers, media/common vehicles, and bleach solutions)
• Wash and dry glassware and distribute to appropriate locations within the laboratory
• Keep glass-washing area clean and organized
• May sterilize glassware and other items using an autoclave
• Label tubes and perform laboratory set-up/clean-up
• Organize and perform inventory of department refrigerators or freezers
• Assist in the archiving of equipment/facility records
• Assist technical personnel with clerical duties (e.g., filing, making copies, shipments set-up etc.)
• May record observations and measurements for basic lab/research task
• Perform limited troubleshooting and maintenance of instruments as appropriate for assigned area
• May generate forms, tables, and hand record data
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ship, store, and document received supplies (e.g., test articles, bio-hazard boxes, dry ice, reagents, etc.)
• Assist technical personnel with laboratory supplies expiry check and discard as needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• None required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Must have valid, state-issued driver's license
• Must be detail-oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures
• Good verbal communication skills required
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Pay

The pay for this position is between $20.00 - $21.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.