Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

• Prepare reagents, growth media, and media plates while maintaining appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Fulfill laboratory requests accurately and in a timely manner based on research needs and established priorities.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and validation activities for laboratory instruments as trained and assigned.
• Operate an autoclave to sterilize labware, biological waste, media, and other approved materials.
• Wash, sterilize, organize, and maintain laboratory glassware and reusable materials.
• Follow standard operating procedures, laboratory protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain laboratory spaces through general daily cleaning, organization, and readiness activities.
• Utilize general laboratory techniques and systems, including the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), as required.
• Support other routine laboratory activities based on research and operational needs.

• Monitor, maintain, and replenish laboratory consumables and routinely used supplies.
• Track inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to appropriate personnel.
• Receive, inspect, and distribute incoming laboratory materials, packages, and deliveries.
• Properly stage, store, and organize supplies and materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Support inventory management and organization activities within laboratory and warehouse spaces.
• Assist with stocking, restocking, and maintaining readiness of leased warehouse areas.

• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, validation, troubleshooting, documentation, and moves assigned.
• Complete equipment-readiness tasks, including data logging, temperature mapping, spore testing, labeling, and routine cleaning/defrosting.

• Support chemical audits, waste handling/disposal, labeling, and related documentation in compliance with procedures.
• Complete routine safety and site-readiness inspections, including eyewash stations, safety showers, signage, and safety equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related scientific or technical field preferred.
• Previous laboratory, research, manufacturing, or similar hands‑on experience preferred.
• Experience with media or reagent preparation and aseptic techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, inventory management, chemical handling, and laboratory safety practices preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures, perform basic calculations, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage recurring responsibilities while responding to changing laboratory priorities.
• Ability to work independently after training and collaborating effectively with scientists and Operations staff.

• Extending:
  Extend self in a direction to complete a task.
• Stationary Position:
  Remaining in one position for sustained periods of time.
• Moving:
  Moving to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Fine Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Using fingers for tasks such as typing, picking, or pinching, rather than full hand movements.
• Transporting:
  Moving objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Objects can be up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Manual Handling:
  Gripping, grasping, or applying pressure to objects using fingers and palms.
• Operating:
  Using tools and equipment including a work computer and other…