Lab Assistant

Agbitech; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Agbitech in Fort Worth, TX seeks a detail-oriented Lab Assistant to support QA/QC in a dynamic environment. You will assist with routine tests, record data, and ensure procedures meet high-quality standards.

Join our team to contribute to quality assurance, work with skilled staff, and grow in a company that values precision and safe laboratory practices. This entry-level role welcomes proactive individuals with strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory or quality control environment is advantageous.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently.
• Proficiency in data entry and digital data management systems.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fine motor skills for handling small instruments and pipetting.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and visual focus.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Execute QA and QC functions with minimal supervision.
• Follow SOPs for QA and QC activities.
• Conduct routine QA assessments in the Insectary and Production processes.
• Manage setup and evaluation of QC assessments, including insect bioassays, viscosity, pH, and specific gravity measurements.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing results and insights from QA/QC assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all QA and QC activities.
• Ensure timely and precise entry of QA and QC data into digital databases and documentation systems.
• Provide basic technical or non-technical support to department personnel as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supporting a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

SOP compliance

Manual dexterity

Microscopy

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Description

Lab Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Lab Assistant to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our quality assurance and control processes within a dynamic and innovative environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our testing procedures, supporting our commitment to high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute essential QA and QC functions with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Follow available Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Conduct routine QA assessments within the Insectary and Production processes to verify quality parameters.
• Manage day-to-day setup and evaluation of routine QC assessments, including insect bioassays, viscosity, pH, and specific gravity measurements.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing results and insights from QA/QC assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all QA and QC activities.
• Ensure timely and precise entry of QA and QC data into digital databases and documentation systems.
• Provide basic technical or non-technical support to department personnel as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supporting a clean and organized work environment.

Join our team and be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a collaborative work culture, opportunities for development, and a commitment to supporting our employees' success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a laboratory or quality control environment is advantageous.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with digital data management systems.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fine Motor skills for handling small instruments, pipetting, and precise and steady hand movements.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs if necessary
• Manual dexterity
• Visual demand may include periods of time spent looking through microscopes, analyzing data on computer screens, and examining fine details.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.