Laboratory Assistant

Microbac Laboratories, Inc; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Microbac Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations through various non-technical tasks including sample collection, media preparation, and administrative functions. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Above average attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute non-technical laboratory tasks necessary for testing projects.
• Assist with laboratory setup and maintenance.
• Perform routine sample pick-up and collection.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offering competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to our communities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as a Laboratory Assistant.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for supporting the overall operation of the laboratory by performing various, non-technical functions and administrative tasks consisting of, but not limited to, performing routine sample pick-up and/or collection, preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).

Essential Functions:

• Execute a variety of non-technical but essential laboratory tasks necessary to complete testing projects in accordance with quality guidelines and assigned turnaround times
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of the laboratory, instrumentation and equipment (i.e., cleans and sterilizes glassware)
• Assist with the shipping, receiving, labeling, logging, tracking and storage of test samples
• Sample pick-up and/or collection on an as needed basis
• Ability to measure quantities of liquids and other substances for test preparation purposes
• Assist with media and/or sample preparation
• Follows all established procedures and protocols
• Supports the quality and safety programs
• Administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning, emailing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Above average attention to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This job may require travel less than 20%

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

OTHER:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.