Junior Lab Analyst

LinQ Global Group; Country Haven Estates (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LinQ Global Group is seeking a laboratory analyst to support scientists in a research and quality testing environment. The role involves assisting with samples, planning experiments, and documenting results.

Candidate should have a BS in biology or chemistry and 2–3 years of lab experience, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and to work with ISO 17025 standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry or related field is required.
• 2-3 years in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and perform routine lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists and engineers in a lab environment.
• Plan, design, and conduct laboratory experiments to test substances.
• Maintain and safe-operate lab equipment and perform routine safety checks.
• Collect, prepare, and test samples; record observations.
• Prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.

Skills

PCR technologies

ISO 17025

LIMS

Excel

ELN

Cross-contamination control

Education

Bachelors of Science in Biology, Chemistry or related fields

Tools

ELN

LIMS

Job description

Responsible for managing or performing work in some or all of the following areas; assisting scientists and engineers in lab environment (collect sample, perform biological or chemical analysis), setting controlled research experiments, day to day coordination or lab projects.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Technical Analysis work is focused on chemical or biological analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including.
• Planning, designing, and conducting laboratory experiments to test the physical and/or chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research.
• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met.
• Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations
• Preparing detailed reports with recommendations, applications, and conclusions Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order
  

Requirements

• Experienced in PCR technologies, ISO 17025 knowledge, experienced in use of petri film, cultural plating methods, anaerobic plating methods.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of ISO 17025 .
• Knowledge of cross-contamination management/mitigation in laboratories.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique .
• Experience and skill in using computers, filling out spreadsheets (Excel), Word, ELN, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Practical laboratory skills and ability to troubleshoot/maintain complex laboratory instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of biological risk control plans, laboratory safety, chemical management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Biology, Chemistry or related fields
• 2-3 years in a laboratory environment, ability to lift 40 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.