Laboratory Assistant

Element Materials Technology; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laboratory Assistant in Ann Arbor, where you'll play a crucial role in managing samples and chemical inventory. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining organization in the lab. With a commitment to excellence and integrity, the company empowers its employees to grow and develop their careers while contributing to a safer world. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• A.S or B.S in a scientific field or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming samples and manage chemical inventory.
• Ensure laboratory safety compliance and maintain organization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Education

A.S or B.S in related scientific field

Equivalent level of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Element has a current opening for a Laboratory Assistant to join our growing team in Ann Arbor, MI. The Lab Assistant is responsible for timely receipt and processing of samples and other receivables, and management of controlled drug and chemical inventory.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Receive, check-in and maintain database of chemical inventory
• Responsible for verification of information on Chain of Custody forms, bottle labeling, sample/container package shipping
• Receive and process all incoming samples
• Log in all samples, assign unique IDs per standard procedures and maintain up to date logs and systems reflecting storage locations, disposition status, etc.
• Process end of life samples and prepare for safe disposal as appropriate
• Maintain retained samples and secure sample storage areas including logs and systems to reflect storage locations, status, etc.
• Receive and process all incoming shipments including consumables, office supplies, etc.
• Package, coordinate, and process all outgoing shipments including dropping off packages at shipping facility as needed
• Manage receipt and shipping of large or oversize items
• Responsible for laboratory safety compliance
• Responsible for laboratory cleaning and organization
• Assist with management of controlled drug inventory
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• A.S or B.S in related scientific field, or equivalent level of experience
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and an attitude of learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Good fundamentals and ability to learn quickly

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
• Walking throughout the day
• Ability to read and write

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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