Laboratory Assistant

Essential Functions

• Execute a variety of non-technical but essential laboratory tasks necessary to complete testing projects in accordance with quality guidelines and assigned turnaround times
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of the laboratory, instrumentation and equipment (i.e., cleans and sterilizes glassware)
• Assist with the shipping, receiving, labeling, logging, tracking and storage of test samples
• Ability to measure quantities of liquids and other substances for test preparation purposes
• Assist with media and/or sample preparation
• Follows all established procedures and protocols
• Supports the quality and safety programs
• Administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning, emailing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Above average attention to detail

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job may require travel less than 20%.