Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Lab assistant

Location: Exton, PA

Full Time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary

The lab assistant position entails calibrations and maintenance of various laboratory equipment for our 760 Exton location located on Pennsylvania Drive. Primarily calibrating freezers, incubators, automation platforms and various other smaller lab equipment’s. The position requires an individual to be flexible at the requests of laboratory scientists including buffer prep and various instrument flushing. General laboratory housekeeping is also included.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to read and position various calibration instruments.
• Ability to keep documentation in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work the 9am to 5:30pm shift. An 8 hour work shift everyday M-F.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or higher.

Experience and Skills

• Prior experience working in a laboratory, particularly with sample preparation, equipment operation, and data recording is preferred.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments, such as centrifuges, microscopes, pH meters, etc.
• Knowledge of preparing buffers, media, and other common laboratory reagents.
• Capable of recording experimental data and using computer software (e.g., Excel, SPSS) for data processing and analysis.
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong learning ability.

Salary and Benefits :

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.