Laboratory Assistant

Description

Shift: Monday - Friday, start time either 7am or 7:30am

100% onsite

Notes:

• Should have HS diploma with 0-5 years of experience.
• Associates degree is ok.
• Overqualified – 10+ years of experience or someone with a bachelor’s in science or a master’s degree, etc would be overqualified, this is more of an entry level role.
• Bachelor’s may be ok if not in the science field a Bachelor of Art for example that are looking to pivot from their degree, but still worried they wouldn’t stay long.

Main responsibility

• Helping out QC release team – 40 different people on the release team, this person is a support in terms of picking up samples, ordering inventory, performing calibration maintenance, etc
• LIMS – will train them on how to enter materials into LIMS, where they keep record of any testing
• Will also be trained in AGILE and Oracle
• Want someone that can learn these programs and proficient in word and excel
• Must be able to lift or push 50 pounds
• Our lab assistant supports the entire QC SD department with procurement, cleaning, and maintenance.

Job Summary 

• The Lab Assistant will be responsible to maintain the QC Laboratories in a state of compliance.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed for understanding and executing testing on multiple assay platforms in a dynamic cGMP environment to ensure timely release of products.
• Testing may be performed on various automated platforms for multiple product lines in addition to manual testing. The associate should have good technique and follow proper workflows.
• The associate will be responsible for maintaining laboratory instruments, inventory, equipment, and processes and supporting continuous improvement programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining QC material inventory.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory, stocking shelves/drawers with supplies as needed.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, calibrating, or submitting items for calibration as needed.
• Responsible for completing training in a timely manner and maintaining records.

Qualifications: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
• Intermediate computer skills, must be able to use Microsoft Office

Education:

• High School Diploma or higher

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in a lab setting