Laboratory Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory stocking and upkeep while assisting Forensic DNA Analysts and Technologists with tasks in the lab. The role also provides administrative support and requires adherence to SOPs and documentation in LIMS.

Responsibilities include stocking, cleaning, assisting with testing witnesses, and preparing evidentiary extracts for return to submitting agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biology, forensics or other natural science; BS degree preferred.
• Excellent laboratory skills.
• Ability to concentrate and produce results with 100% accuracy.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Works in and around sterile laboratory environments and with laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stock laboratory with reagents and consumables; maintain adequate stock levels.
• Clean and/or UV cross-link labware.
• Assist with daily/weekly laboratory cleaning tasks.
• Serve as testing witness to technologists and DNA analysts as required by SOPs.
• Scan and verify case files and laboratory documentation.
• Prepare and package evidentiary extracts for return to submitting agencies.
• Perform laboratory equipment cleanings, verifications, calibrations or maintenance.
• Meet or exceed quality and productivity expectations.
• Follow SOPs and accurately record testing and processes in LIMS and worksheets.
• May assist with quality control testing.
• Provide other laboratory or administrative support as assigned.
• Complete required trainings.

Skills

Lab skills

Attention to accuracy

Communication

Organization

Sterile environment

Education

Associate degree in science (Biology/Forensics)

BS degree preferred

Job description

The responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant include general laboratory stocking and daily upkeep through various support tasks. They are also responsible for assisting Forensic DNA Analysts and Technologists with tasks in the laboratory and providing administrative support.

Responsibilities may includes:

• Stock laboratory with reagents and consumables, ensure adequate stock levels
• Clean and/or UV cross-link labware
• Assist with daily/weekly laboratory cleaning tasks such as mopping and sweeping
• Serve as testing witness to technologists and DNA analysts as required by SOPs
• Scan and verify case files and laboratory documentation
• Prepare/package evidentiary extracts for return to submitting agencies
• Perform laboratory equipment cleanings, verifications, calibrations or assigned maintenance
• Meet or exceed quality and productivity expectations
• Follow all SOPs and accurately record all testing and processes in LIMS and other worksheets
• May assist with quality control testing
• Other laboratory or administrative support as assigned
• Successfully complete required trainings

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Biology, Forensics or other natural science; BS degree is preferred
• Excellent laboratory skills
• Ability to concentrate and produce results with 100% accuracy
• Excellent demonstrated project management skills and ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required
• Works in and around sterile laboratory(s), laboratory equipment, chemicals/reagents
• Handles items with blood and other body fluids, exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Works directly with evidence which may be sensitive in nature or may represent violent, criminal activity