Laboratory Assistant

Job Family:

Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for Laboratory Assistant to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.  This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Hamilton, MT.  

• Segregate clean, process, and return cleaned items to designated “pickup shelves” or to stock shelves.
• Order and stock standard laboratory glassware and associated supplies.
• Perform initial manual clean and rinse of lab items including glassware, plastic ware, containers, and stainless-steel utensils.
• Operate washing machines, drying ovens, and autoclaves.
• Ensure adequate supplies for operation are kept on hand to maintain operation.
• Properly prepare cleaned and/or sterilized glassware to ensure sterility for lab personnel (i.e. plug pipettes as appropriate, etc.).
• Perform visual inspections for residues, cracks, or other imperfections; Notify glass wash leader of inspection results.
• Keep glassware leader updated on issues and problems pertaining to glassware procedures and needed maintenance and repairs to equipment.
• Communicate with the lab staff daily to ensure their needs are being met.
• Collect swab samples and operate Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer to test cleaned glassware for residual product. Record results and enter data into Microsoft Excel database.
• Maintain adequate levels of glassware items for laboratories.
• Utilize AMBIS system to order supplies for glassware operation
• Maintain detailed daily reports on items washed; transfer handwritten logs to excel spreadsheet(s) and provide monthly data to Federal Task Leader as requested.
• Pick up dirty glassware from central Media Laboratory and from building 28 glassware collection room.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing and other administrative tasks as directed by Media Laboratory personnel.

What You Will Need:

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• At least TWO (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments to precisely measure volume, mass, and liquid flow rates.  
• Ability to prepare solutions to specified concentrations for preparing TOC and conductivity calibration standards.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working in a complex, demanding and faced paced dynamic work environment.
• Must follow all facility established programs. This includes those related to safe handling procedures for government supplies, equipment, and materials as well as proper attire (i.e., protective gear, appropriate clothing, and shoes).
• MS Office Suite.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity