Lab Assistant 1

TalentBurst; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their dynamic team in Sunnyvale. This role involves coordinating orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in an animal research lab or a hospital operating room, with a strong understanding of sterile protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to program education and professional services in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about laboratory work and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in an animal research lab or hospital operating room.
• Familiarity with surgical procedures and laboratory terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Set up instrument trays and maintain specimen logs.

Skills

Laboratory technician experience

Animal research lab experience

Sterile protocol knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Equivalent experience in laboratory settings

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Surgical systems

Job description

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Contract Role
Department: Customer Training- Sunnyvale Lab
Reports to: Training Lab Supervisor or Training Lab Manager

Primary Function of Position:
The Lab Assistant assists with the coordination of orders and maintenance of inventory. The Training Lab Associate is responsible for cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supports the needs of Program Education and Professional Services.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative
• Assist with the management of ***** systems and supplemental equipment for training, education and special programs
• Assist with maintaining inventory of equipment and ***** instruments and accessories
• Maintain laboratory records and filing system
• Assist with coordination of system allocation and bay assignments for trainers and veterinary staff
• Preparation and maintenance of cadaveric specimens
• Maintain specimen logs and responds to inquiries regarding general laboratory procedures

Technical
• Cleaning and sterilization of all instrumentation on a daily basis
• Set up instrument trays for all training sessions on day prior to training
• Organize, maintain and manage cleaning and sterilization area
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment (***** surgical system, video equipment, electrosurgical units, etc.)
• Set up ***** Surgical System for training
• Crate, ship and receive ***** systems and I&A for events inside and outside the Sunnyvale training lab.

Skill/Job Requirements:
Background requirements:
• Laboratory technician, or equivalent.
• 2-4 year's experience in an animal research lab, hospital operating room or comparable work environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Familiarity with sterile protocol/OR attire

Background preferences:
• Familiarity with national/state regulatory criteria for animal care in lab facilities (IACUC, USDA, OLAW)
• Familiarity with surgical procedures and surgical training models
• Familiarity with ***** systems and accessories
• Good knowledge of surgical/laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and procedures, as well as the fundamental laboratory methods relating to surgery
• Familiarity with sterile reprocessing of medical instrumentation