Laboratory Assistant I

Fladger Associates; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fladger Associates in Athens, GA seeks a Laboratory Assistant I to support daily lab operations and staff for parasitology research. The role involves insect rearing, daily maintenance, and assisting with internal drug screening activities with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have biology coursework, experience in insect rearing, aseptic technique, and strong communication skills in English. This is a contract position with a 12-36 month duration and negotiable rate.

Qualifications

• College coursework in biology or equivalent.
• Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
• Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
• Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations and staff to meet Discovery needs.
• Assist laboratory team in insect rearing activities and daily lab maintenance.
• Contribute to internal drug screening activities and parasitology research.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and proper reception, storage, and disposal of materials.
• Initiate and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Insect rearing

Laboratory experience

Aseptic technique

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

College coursework in biology

Job description

Athens, GA

Contract Duration: 12-36 months

Rate: Negotiable

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant I in the Athens, GA area.
• Support daily laboratory operations and staff to meet Company Animal Health's Discovery needs.
• The incumbent will assist laboratory team in insect rearing activities, daily lab maintenance, and may contribute to internal drug screening activities.
  operations of the Parasitology Research team include internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.
• Support daily insect
• husbandry activities. Many of these activities are repetitive and will need to be performed in an independent manner once trained.
• Contribute to daily operations in support of parasitology research, including but not limited to reagent preparation, cleaning, consumables stocking, and specific steps in assay execution.
• Maintain track of laboratory equipment, maintenance schedules and supplies and place orders as needed.
• Ensure proper reception, storage and disposal of laboratory materials.
• Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
• Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
• Learn basic operation of automation software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists.

Experience:

• College coursework in biology or equivalent. Applicants with advanced degrees (such as MS or PhD) will not be considered for this role.
• Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
• Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
• Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.
• Fluency in English.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting within a research company or academic institution.

• 1+ years of experience working in a vivarium or insectary maintaining insect or ectoparasite colonies. Experience rearing insects