Lab Assistant - Microbiology (Evening Shift)

Laboratory Technician

Analytical Resource Laboratories (ARL) is a third-party contract laboratory specializing in microbiological and chemical testing of food, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. ARL has been offering analytical testing services for 23 years. We are looking for a team member with experience in microbiology or closely related fields, who is highly motivated, has great desire to learn, a quick learner, competent, meticulous, tech-savvy with excellent communication and organizational skills, personable, and proactive individual who is willing to wear multiple hats and embrace a "can-do" attitude to join our laboratory.

Our team is seeking a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced and high pressured work environment to join our robust, hardworking, intelligent, responsible, adaptive, positive, accountable, and amazing team! The successful candidate has the drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressured work environment. This is an excellent entry-level position for ambitious individuals to gain valuable experience and grow professionally in a third-party laboratory industry.

This position would require you to work 3-5 days/workweek, with a typical work hours of 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Job Description

While working closely with and under the supervision of a Team Lead and/or the Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for the following primary duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in processing samples and perform routine and high-level laboratory testing
• Classify and label samples, according to established protocol
• Maintain proper laboratory records
• Complete sample preparation and testing in a timely manner, according to approved SOP's and correct techniques
• Accountable and responsible for proper laboratory practices
• Demonstrate knowledge and increase training and experience in maintaining analytical instruments
• Comply with ALL ARL workplace policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations
• Clean and sterilize laboratory workspace and equipment
• Provide support for lab-specific waste management
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times
• Communicate the status and any issues regarding assigned testing verbally and in writing
• Adhere to all GLP, GMP, and ISO regulations as they pertain to the position's functions and duties
• Document all activities, results, and report back to supervisor
• Report work progress and state of preparation for testing
• Stay informed with the latest industry trends, techniques, and best practices
• Successfully complete all training, including skills and proficiency testing, within required timeframe
• Complete special projects as assigned

Job Requirements and Expectations

• Available to work 2-5 days a week, as assigned by supervisor
• Available to work 10-25 hours per week, from 4:00 pm to the completion of all duties for the day (typically ends at 9:00 pm). Hours and days worked may vary and are negotiable.
• Able to converse fluently in English, verbally and in writing
• Pass all proficiency testing and training courses
• Ability to skillfully adapt to changing demands
• Competency in industry-specific or industry-related laboratory techniques and procedures
• Be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment
• Abide by ARL's drug testing, background check, and drug-free policies
• Follow work schedule and attendance/time off requirements
• Comply with ARL's values and workplace policies
• Communicate professionally with team members and leadership to resolve any issues
• Contribute to a positive and ethical work environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Follow established and proper procedure for conflict resolution
• Able to handle fast-paced, high-pressured work demands with confidence and professionalism
• Demonstrate success in being a team player
• Successful completion of all proficiency testing, administrative and HR trainings, and onboarding procedures

Reports To

• Supervisor
• Lab Manager

Hiring Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma, and minimal laboratory experience AND currently matriculated in a university while majoring in Microbiology or a closely related field
• Strong laboratory training in Life Sciences
• Clear understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean workspace by following approved procedures and laboratory regulations for testing, health, and safety
• Able and willing to work required schedule, including weekends as assigned
• Critical and analytical thinker
• Fluency in English is required
• Strong attention to detail
• Responsibility and accountability
• Strong work and professional ethics
• Excellent communication
• Team player
• ARL does not offer work sponsorship for foreign workers. All individuals offered position must have U.S. work authorization in order to be employed.

Compensation rate dependent on relevant industry experience

About ARL

Analytical Resource Laboratories LLC is a third-party quality testing laboratory in the food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical industry. It was established on January 1, 2000. In 2015, ARL partnered with Tentamus North America, Inc., a network of laboratories headquarter in Germany, to form International Contract Laboratories, LLC. We celebrate 22 years of serving the industry. We offer microbiology and chemistry testing services, as well as method development, to manufacturers, retailers, raw material providers, and even consumers. On June 1, 2021, ARL acquired EuTech Scientific Services, Inc. ARL laboratories are located in Utah, Arizona, Florida, and New Jersey. We continue to grow and expand to serve our partners across the United States. ARL's motto of "Doing it right, on time, every time," not only means executing the right work to produce quality results professionally but doing what is right legally, morally, and ethically. Our greatest strength is in walking the moral high ground that drives our work, relationships, character, and leadership. They are reflected in the way we build our success and in the way we treat each other and our colleagues in the business, even our competitors. Doing it right is what sets us apart.

Vision

To be the best quality lab in the industry founded on a championship culture of leaders who inspire good and elevate life wherever we go, doing what we exist to do

Mission

We exist to provide experience, professionalism, and value in world-leading analytical testing services at the highest level of integrity, reliability, timeliness, and accuracy by the best and greatest people.

Values

Experience: We stand for the highest level of performance, proficiency, and drive because we perfect our craft and seek learning anywhere, anytime. we don't just avoid errors; we achieve excellence. we state our intentions and take deliberate actions. we embrace change and better ways of thinking. This is how we do it right.

Professionalism: We manifest total commitment to doing our absolute best because we exercise integrity, honesty, and transparency. we are effective, accountable, and reliable. we demonstrate that leadership is an active choice, not a passive position. we deliver accuracy and quality in all our work. we take ownership of our stewardship. This is who we are.

Value: We empower ourselves to bring value to those whose lives we impact by building bridges of partnerships and service. inspiring moral discipline and character. creating authentic chemistry in our relationships. elevating the world through the results of our work. The world is a better place because we are here.

Our Work

We often hear the phrase "Don't overpromise and under-deliver." We do not make promises we cannot keep and represent what we aren't. ARL is committed to truth and honesty. In our partnerships, our on-time timeline is driven by professional ethics to do the right work to produce correct results. We strive to fulfill the quality needs of our partners by