Biotech Lab Technician - Precision Experiments & Records

Wasatch Microfluidics, Inc.; Winfield Township (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carterra is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Assistant to provide hands-on support for laboratory operations, experimental testing, and product development activities.

Working under the direction of scientists and engineers, this position performs assigned laboratory procedures, prepares samples and reagents, maintains accurate experimental records, and supports the organization, maintenance, and safe operation of the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions, established protocols, and laboratory procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, legible, and complete record keeping, including maintenance of a laboratory notebook.
• Proficiency with general wet-lab technique, including pipetting, dilutions, and buffer and reagent preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments, sample preparation, and test procedures according to established protocols, written instructions, and direction from scientists and engineers.
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, and contemporaneous laboratory notebook and other experimental records documenting all work performed, methods used, observations, and results.
• Record, organize, and maintain experimental data and supporting documentation to ensure results are traceable and available for review.
• Support testing and evaluation of new and existing product lines by executing test plans, collecting data, and promptly reporting anomalies or unexpected results.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, samples, and consumables required for planned lab experiments and testing activities.
• Maintain the lab space by keeping work areas clean and organized, monitoring and tracking inventory of reagents and consumables, and initiating reorders as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments; escalte equipment issues to the appropriate technical resource.
• Follow all safety, chemical handling, and waste disposal requirements and help keep safety documentation current.
• Assist with drafting and updating protocols, work instructions, test records, and other documentation supporting verification and validation activities.
• Communicate progress, results, and issues clearly and promptly to supervising scientist, engineers, and project team members.
• Support sample logging, labeling, and receiving of laboratory materials and shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Wet-lab techniques

Education

Associate degree in biology/biochemistry/chemistry or related life science

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carterra is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Assistant to provide hands-on support for laboratory operations, experimental testing, and product development activities.

Working under the direction of scientists and engineers, this position performs assigned laboratory procedures, prepares samples and reagents, maintains accurate experimental records, and supports the organization, maintenance, and safe operation of the laboratory.