Laboratory Assistant

 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Laboratory Assistant role will be responsible for shipping/receiving, inventory control of reagents and lab supplies, and performing equipment maintenance to support Operations and Facilities team.

 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

 

• Coordinate, perform, and track reagent inventory using appropriate reagent database
• Daily inventory control of all reagents in refrigerators, -20C/-80C freezers within the site
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Maintenance on specified lab equipment
• Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager
• Perform or coordinate routine maintenance for laboratory equipment

• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Maintenance on specified lab equipment

• Order, inventory, and receipt of laboratory reagents and supplies

• Perform weekly and monthly inventory for laboratory supplies and stocking the lab
• Perform internal receiving process as assigned by manager
• Verify shipment contents against packing list and file documentation
• Label reagent vials and perform verification following SOP guidelines
• Store at appropriate temperature following guidelines set by procedures
• Distribute materials, upload relevant documents, and record in appropriate database
• Follow SOPs for scientific and operational purposes with guidance
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• 2 years of general working experience

 

Other Required:

 

• Must be proficient using Microsoft office and Outlook email
• Working knowledge of mail processes such as postage machine, Fedex, and UPS
• Understands inventory and purchasing concepts
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, quickly respond to issues that arise, and appropriately escalate problems to management as required
• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and willingness to work well in a group environment
• Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

 

Preferred:

• 6 months - 1 year of inventory experience
• 1-2 years of relevant lab experience
• Basic laboratory skills

 

 

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.Reasonable estimate of the current range$18—$18 USD

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