About this role
Role Overview
- Provides a variety of routine scientific tasks under close supervision
- Receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected
- Following established SOP’s and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, prepare and process samples, and collect information about the composition of substances to support the analytical testing needs of clients
- Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, and samples for sample analyses
- Utilize specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation to process and analyze samples
- Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
- Accurately record observations and data and basic interpretation of data
- Maintain the integrity of procedures and record professional activity for peer review
- Monitor and address sample backlog issues
- Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
- Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
- Comply with and promote Safety, and Quality programs
Requirements
- High School Diploma; plus, two years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree
- Basic knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability
- generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime
- a wellness program
- referral bonus
- tuition reimbursement