Lab Assistant - Temporary Assignment

Pace® Analytical Services; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical services is seeking a Lab Assistant for a temporary 3-4 month assignment at their Westborough facility. The role involves supporting lab operations, maintaining supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in related work, along with strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in related work preferred.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and stocks supplies and tools.
• Cleans laboratory glassware and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Assists with document processing and sample delivery.

Skills

Customer service principles

Safe driving principles

Database maintenance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant

This is a temporary assignment with a length of 3-4 months onsite at our Westborough facility.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing supportive activities in the operation of the lab, samples and related daily maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and stocks supplies, tools, and related items.


• Cleans laboratory glassware according to GLP methods; picks up, transports and delivers glassware to required location(s) keeping wash and storage area clean and organized.


• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.


• May pick up, transports and delivers samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.


• Assists with reviewing, completing and processing documents, databases, and related materials and information for sample pick up, transport and delivery.


• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.


• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• May require a Valid Driver's License.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Customer service principles and practices.


• Safe driving principles and practices.


• Ability to learn applicable organizational policies and procedures.


• Computer applications and systems related to the work.


• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.


• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.


• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Safely operating a motor vehicle.


• Providing customer service.


• Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.


• Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.

• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.


• Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.


• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.


• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.