Lab Technician

Mindlance; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Lab Assistant in Winslow, Maine. The role requires a High School Diploma, strong math skills, and effective communication. Key responsibilities include cleaning and preparing lab equipment, handling eggs, and assisting in virus production. Ideally, candidates should have an Associates Degree and experience in lab sciences is preferred. This position involves occasional weekend work. Join a team dedicated to precision and quality in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Effective team member with math skills and strong communication.
• Speed and accuracy in hand manipulation and good eye-hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare lab equipment including glassware and surfaces.
• Handle eggs; assist in virus production and room setup.
• Perform other assigned duties related to bacteriology and tissue culture.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Requirements / have to haves not listed elsewhere:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Speed and accuracy of fine hand manipulation and good eye-hand coordination required. Must be an effective member of a team and be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must possess proven math skills as well as oral and written communication.

Request preferences / nice to haves:

Associates Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences preferred

Duties:

• Clean up and Prep work – includes, but is not limited to, washing, wrapping and sterilizing of glassware and laboratory equipment; loading/unloading autoclaves; washing ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, fixtures and equipment; wrapping and traying of both emulsion and live virus bottles and vials.
• Egg handling, which may include receiving, traying, candling, and disposal.
• Virus (killed and live) production, including assistance with room and equipment preparation, setup, inoculation, harvest, antigen processing, filling and clean up.
• Occasional weekend and off-hour work may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Duties may include:
• Bacteriology – assists in preparation of media and growth, harvest, processing, and inactivation of antigen.
• Tissue culture – assists in preparation of lab, kitchen work, dispensing, and harvesting of antigen.
• Emulsion – assist in the preparation, cleaning, mixing, emulsifying of killed antigen formulations

Qualifications

Requirements / have to haves not listed elsewhere:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Speed and accuracy of fine hand manipulation and good eye-hand coordination required. Must be an effective member of a team and be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must possess proven math skills as well as oral and written communication.

Request preferences / nice to haves:

Associates Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.