Laboratory Assistant

RADgov Inc.; Wayne (PA); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

RADgov Inc. is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support technicians in performing routine duties in a controlled laboratory environment. You will prepare media, laboratory solutions, stocks, slides, primers, and assist with isolating DNA, RNA, and proteins, while documenting results and observations.

Typical hours are ~9-5, Monday through Friday. A High School diploma or GED and 0-1 year of related experience are required; safety training and the ability to handle lab equipment and

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 0-1 years related experience in industry is preferred, but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare microbial and viral stocks; prepare and stain spot slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate laboratory equipment; record laboratory temperature readings.
• Order, log in and restock supplies; remove laboratory waste; coordinate shipments; interact with personnel from outside the department.
• Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.
• Perform daily cleaning and monitoring of laboratories and clean rooms. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Formação académica

High School or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description:

M-F, ~9-5

BASIC SUMMARY:

Assist technicians in performing routine laboratory tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of the following, as applicable: prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare and titrate microbial and viral stocks; prepare and stain spot slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.


• Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate laboratory equipment; record laboratory temperature readings.


• Order, log in and restock supplies; remove laboratory waste; coordinate shipments; interact with personnel from outside the department.


• Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.


• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in laboratory maintenance.


• Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.


• Perform daily cleaning and monitoring of laboratories and clean rooms. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School or G.E.D. or higher education.


• Experience: 0-1 years related experience in industry.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General laboratory working conditions.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and lift.


• Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


• Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal.


• Must be able to regularly stand approximately 4 hours a day.


• Must be able to regularly communicate with other personnel and sponsors regarding all aspects of the day to day operations of the Laboratory.


• Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.


• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, push/pull and occasionally lift/carry objects of up to 50 lbs.