Lab Assistant

Job Description

Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Employees will be trained on all SOPs and cGMPs, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.

• Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOPs; includes setting up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
• Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOPs; includes all Processing lab assignments: centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
• Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of biosafety cabinets (hoods).
• Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOPs.
• Clean and maintain production equipment.
• Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.

• 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma.
• Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
• Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Team work – willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
• Math skills and computer skills.

• Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas.
• Some overtime work will be required.
• May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical hazards.
• Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.