A laboratory services company in North Grafton, Massachusetts, is seeking a Lab Associate to assist with laboratory testing and administrative duties. Responsibilities include supporting lab operations, maintaining inventory, and performing recordkeeping. The ideal candidate should possess strong initiative, good computer skills (preferably Microsoft Office and SAP), and demonstrate excellent customer service. Candidates must also meet physical requirements for the role. This position is a Monday-Friday shift from 11:30pm-8am with a Saturday rotation.
Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and technical procedures.
Meet the physical requirements for transporting hazardous waste and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Assist with laboratory testing for diagnosing animal illnesses and processing specimens.
Support lab inventory management and general lab maintenance.
Perform recordkeeping and administrative duties.
Skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong initiative and follow through
Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
High level of customer service
Good computer skills: Microsoft Office and SAP
Tools
Microsoft Office
SAP
Job description
Overview
Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:30pm-8am with every third Saturday rotation
Responsibilities
Assist with laboratory testing to help diagnose various pet and other animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases; process specimens; help with a variety of laboratory tasks
Assist with lab inventory, procuring supplies, and stocking shelves.
Assist with moving samples around the lab, loading analyzers, and general lab maintenance and cleanliness
Support and maintain various processes, systems, and databases.
Perform recordkeeping ad data collection.
Perform administrative duties such as answering phones and preparing parcel deliveries, files requisitions, and performs duties in support of billing, pricing, and sample transportation.
Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), material safety data sheets (MSDSs), operating and maintenance instructions, government rules and technical procedures.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong initiative and follow through
Ability to work independently and as a team contributor
Must demonstrate a high level of customer service
Good computer skills: Microsoft Office and SAP preferred
You meet the physical requirements that go with working as a Lab Associate – May transport hazardous waste within the facility and may occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.