Laboratory Technician

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support insect rearing and parasitology research activities in Athens, GA. You will assist with daily husbandry tasks, reagent prep, cleaning, and stocking of consumables, contributing to internal drug-screening projects and routine lab maintenance.

Applicants should have biology coursework, be fluent in English, and demonstrate reliable, meticulous lab work and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• College coursework in biology or equivalent.
• Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
• Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
• Reliable work attitude and meticulous lab practice.
• Strong communication and intercultural skills within a team.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support daily insect husbandry activities.
• Contribute to daily parasitology research operations.
• Maintain lab equipment, maintenance schedules, and supplies.
• Ensure proper reception, storage and disposal of laboratory materials.
• Initiate tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to safety protocols and Good Scientific Practice.

Skills

Insect rearing

Lab maintenance

Aseptic technique

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Biology coursework

Job description

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 including internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.