Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Pay Rate: $21/hr on w2 all inclusive

Schedule: M-F, ~9-5

Duration: 12+months contract with possible extension

Job ID: CRLJP

Location: 466 Devon Park Dr Wayne PA 19087

BASIC SUMMARY:

Assist technicians in performing routine laboratory tasks.

COMMENTS:

Some weekend work may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of the following, as applicable: prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare and titrate microbial and viral stocks; prepare and stain spot slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate laboratory equipment; record laboratory temperature readings.
• Order, log in and restock supplies; remove laboratory waste; coordinate shipments; interact with personnel from outside the department.
• Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.
• Perform daily cleaning and monitoring of laboratories and clean rooms. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Cleaning of lab, restocking of supplies, preparation of solutions

Other duties:

• Regularly record data by hand or on a computer terminal.
• Must be able to regularly stand approximately 4 hours a day.
• Must be able to regularly communicate with other personnel and sponsors regarding all aspects of the day to day operations of the Laboratory.
• Must be able to regularly read and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, push/pull and occasionally lift/carry objects of upto 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education: High School or G.E.D. or higher education.
• Experience: 0-1 years related experience in industry.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure: None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General laboratory working conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and lift.
• Must be able to regularly wear safety equipment and clothing in compliance with OSHA regulations and company SOPs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.