Laboratory Support Assistant I — Lab Operations & Maintenance

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending account

Job summary

MPL Laboratories in Sparta, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Support Assistant I to assist with daily lab operations. The role involves preparing media, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and supporting autoclave validations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic laboratory experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Laboratory experience either in academic or commercial setting is a plus
• Microbiology lab experience a plus
• Excellent Oral, Written, and Technical Communication
• Math aptitude and reading skills
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis
• Ability to work independently, and as a part of a team, self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Effective time management organizational skills, and ability to multi- task and prioritize with minimal assistance
• Background Check Required

Responsibilities

• Prepare media using the media work instructions
• Assist with autoclave validations, all media sterilization including autoclave loading and operation, and sanitize controlled environment rooms
• Perform all phases of glassware washing to include loading and operating laboratory dishwashers and manually washing dishware
• Clean autoclaves, stove tops and bench tops, ensure cleanliness of all laboratory equipment
• Conduct end-of-day Spor Klenz RTU spraying of laboratory areas
• Report low inventory of supplies, perform all phases of waste disposal to include removing garbage, samples, broth and plate disposal
• Remove expired laboratory stock and equipment according to established disposal procedures
• Perform all phases of quality assurance and quality control of record keeping including entering scientific, incubating and recording data and test results into log books on a daily basis
• File quality assurance and quality control information in accordance with established procedures
• Operate laboratory equipment to include balances, dispensers and pH meters
• Monitor functioning of laboratory equipment, and notify the Operations Manager of needed repairs, maintenance calibration and validation
• Adhere to all approved safety standards to include wearing approved clothing and personal protective equipment
• Lift and carry boxes of water, petri dishes and general laboratory equipment throughout laboratory
• Move new shipments of boxed water
• Read and follow standard operating procedures
• Clean carts and return them to Lab 1 and Lab 2
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Technical communication

Math aptitude

Reading skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

MPL Laboratories in Sparta, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Support Assistant I to assist with daily lab operations. The role involves preparing media, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and supporting autoclave validations in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic laboratory experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to safety procedures.