Lab Program Assistant: Microbiology Lab Support & Shipping

Sdsoybean; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health - SD Public Health Laboratory in Pierre, SD is hiring a Laboratory Program Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour work week from 7am to 4pm. Duties include unpackaging samples, data entry, inventory, and support for lab programs.

No specific educational requirements; on-the-job training provided. Applicants with kitchen or restaurant experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• No formal education or prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds in a lab setting.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn electronic test ordering and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Unpackaging clinical, environmental, and forensic samples; inventory management and data entry.
• Manage mailroom, waste handling and media preparation.
• Support laboratory scientists and leadership to meet daily goals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic test ordering system

Inventory management system

Job description

The Department of Health - SD Public Health Laboratory in Pierre, SD is hiring a Laboratory Program Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour work week from 7am to 4pm. Duties include unpackaging samples, data entry, inventory, and support for lab programs.

No specific educational requirements; on-the-job training provided. Applicants with kitchen or restaurant experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office are encouraged to apply.