Lab Assistant

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,491,000 - 32,236,000; Part time

Job summary

The Yasuda Laboratory at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience invites applications for the part-time Laboratory Assistant position focused on inventory control. You will support daily operations by managing supplies, processing orders, receiving shipments, and coordinating with procurement.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organization, clear communication, and prior experience in inventory management or procurement.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to interact within a diverse team.
• Previous experience in inventory management or procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Place orders for reagents, chemicals, devices, and other supplies required for laboratory members and their experiments.
• Receive and approve incoming shipments and invoices.
• Communicate effectively with the institutional procurement department and vendors regarding the purchase, installation, or other aspects of ordered products.
• Archive purchase records, product information, and additional digital and physical information on the lab's records.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Organization

Communication

Job description

The Yasuda Laboratory at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal plasticity during learning and memory.

The Yasuda Laboratory invites applications for the part-time position of Laboratory Assistant, with a primary focus on inventory control. We are seeking highly motivated candidates to join our dynamic research group.

The part-time Laboratory Assistant will be crucial in supporting the lab's operations, primarily focusing on inventory control. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Inventory Management

• Control and maintain inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Place orders for reagents, chemicals, devices, and other supplies required for laboratory members and their experiments.
• Receive and approve incoming shipments and invoices.
• Communicate effectively with the institutional procurement department and vendors regarding the purchase, installation, or other aspects of ordered products.

Documentation and Archiving

• Archive purchase records, product information, and additional digital and physical information on the lab's records.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to interact within a diverse team.
• Previous experience in inventory management or procurement is preferred.

Successful candidates may have the potential for advancement into a full-time position based on demonstrated skills and performance.

This is a part-time position requiring 3.5 hours of work per day. The proposed schedule is 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday although start time may be flexible.

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our our commitment, MPFI will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, AIDS/HIV, sickle cell traits, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.