Lab Assistant 3

D-Rock Enterprises LLC; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insuranc

Job summary

Joiner Micro Lab is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support water and wastewater analysis, sample preparation, data entry, and report preparation. The role includes organizing reports, preparing bottles and materials, and coordinating shipment of samples to contract laboratories.

The ideal candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accuracy in records, and communicate professionally with clients about sample status.

Qualifications

• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and data entry.
• Prepare media, reagents, and sample bottles for analysis.
• Organize reports and support shipment of samples to contract labs.
• Communicate professionally with clients about sample status.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and wastewater samples.
• Prepare media and reagents for analyses.
• Enter sample data accurately and prepare laboratory reports.
• Process, organize, and file laboratory reports.
• Prepare water sample bottles and collection materials.
• Organize and prepare samples for shipment to contract laboratories.
• Perform required QC procedures and maintain accurate QC records.
• Wash, clean, and properly store laboratory glassware.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication with customers

Independent and team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General lab equipment

Job description

Joiner Micro Lab is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic research and laboratory team. In this vital role, you will support laboratory operations by assisting with water and wastewater analysis, preparation of laboratory materials, sample processing, report preparation, and shipment of samples to contract laboratories. Accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and adherence to established laboratory procedures are essential to this position.

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Analyze water and wastewater samples.
• Prepare media and reagents for laboratory analyses.
• Enter sample data accurately and prepare laboratory reports.
• Process, organize, and file laboratory reports.
• Prepare water sample bottles and collection materials.
• Organize and prepare samples for shipment to contract laboratories.
• Perform required quality control (QC) procedures and maintain accurate QC records.
• Wash, clean, and properly store laboratory glassware.

Client Communication

• Communicate with clients clearly and professionally regarding general samples status, testing inquiries, or routine laboratory information.
• Provide courteous, timely, and effective customer service across all verbal and written interactions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate laboratory work.
• Ability to accurately enter sample information and maintain laboratory records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform required QC procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ability to safely handle laboratory materials, reagents, glassware, and equipment after appropriate training.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers when requested or as needed.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of the laboratory team.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insuranc