Lab Assistant

Food Safety Net Services; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lab Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality and safety in laboratory testing. This position involves performing essential tasks such as preparing samples, cleaning laboratory equipment, and maintaining inventory. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in the food and beverage industry. If you have a passion for science and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts public health and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory tasks such as preparing samples and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain inventory reports and logs for laboratory supplies.
• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Sample Preparation

Inventory Management

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.

We are currently looking for a Lab Assistant to join our growing team!

JOB SUMMARY

Performs basic general laboratory tasks such as grinding or preparing samples for analysis, preparing solutions or media, cleaning laboratory equipment to include glassware, metal instruments, sinks, tables, and test panels. Routine maintenance and other general duties as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mix water, detergents and/or acids in container to prepare cleaning solution according to specifications
• Wash, rinse, dry, and sterilize glassware and instruments
• Scrub walls, floors, shelves, tables, and sinks
• Fill tubes and bottles with specified solutions and apply identification labels
• Arrange specimens and samples on trays to be placed in incubators and refrigerators
• Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
• Maintain inventory reports and logs
• Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions, utilizing proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, including autoclaved and hazardous waste
• Use a grinder or other equipment to homogenize, extract or otherwise prepare samples for analytical testing
• Weigh samples and record values on logs
• Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

SUPERVISION

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud
• Temperature varies from hot to cold
• Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
• Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.