Job Summary:
The Lab Assistant aids the Testing Services Lab Technicians and Technologists in daily laboratory operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs
- Cleaning of labs and biosafety cabinets
- Equipment verification and maintenance
- Restocking of lab supplies daily/weekly
- Ability to work in a hood, measure liquids and weigh ingredients, use a pipette, work with chemicals and maintain a sterile environment
- Generic reagent generation, as needed
- Maintain paperwork as per all related SOPs and Quality Manual
- Archive and management of electronic records
- When experienced and competent, position may:
- Record incoming samples as needed
- Labeling of flasks, plates and slides as needed for weekly assays
- Assist in performance of some routine testing as assigned
- Handling inoculated cultures, (virus, bacteria, fungal)
- Assist in training of new personnel if needed
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Treats others with mutual respect and regard
- Completes work with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail and exhibits constancy and reliability
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Good verbal and information technology skills (MS Office)
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment
Desired Qualifications and Experiences:
- Previous work experience in a lab environment
Education, Licenses and Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- College level course work in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics preferred
Physical Requirements for the Job:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. (Standing and/or sitting)
- Frequently moves lab materials weighing up to 40lbs
Pay Range:
- The hourly wage for this position is between $18/hr and $20/hr. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. The range listed is just one component of VMRD's total compensation package for employees.
Full-Time Benefits
- Paid Vacation: Starting at 12 days accrued/year based on length of service
- Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
- Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WA State Paid Sick leave law
- Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Rx & Vision; Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
- HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- Paid Air Ambulance Membership
- 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary
- Paid Life Insurance Policy, AD&D and LTD
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