Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant - Shipping & Receiving

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to support our Microbiology laboratory operations. This role is essential for ensuring accurate testing by assisting with sample preparation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting general lab operations.

• Assist with cleaning and preparing glassware, plasticware, and laboratory equipment.
• Support preparation of media and diluents for microbial testing.
• Maintain laboratory organization and perform general housekeeping.
• Monitor inventory and restock consumables as needed.
• Dispose of biological waste safely and according to procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with Health & Safety guidelines, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Receive, prepare, and set-up samples for analysis
• Enter data, choose analyses, log and approve samples using a LIMS database on a Windows computer workstation
• Process and maintain client samples at correct temperatures
• Segregate samples according to company procedures
• Assist with shipping of customer supplies including return coolers to customers
• Communicate with clients for clarification on orders as needed

• High school diploma with a focus on applied sciences or laboratory studies.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.

• Competitive wages
• Benefits package
• Training and development programs
• Team-building and social events

Tue-Sat, 3pm - 12am