Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the New York Medical Product Laboratory (NYMPL) in Jamaica, New York. In this role, you will provide operational and scientific laboratory support to help maintain efficient, compliant, and well-documented FDA field laboratory operations. This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory media and solutions, including pH adjustments, heating, sterilization, labeling, and QA checks
• Support preparation of in-house and commercially prepared media used in laboratory operations
• Autoclave media, containers, laboratory materials, and waste materials
• Prepare laboratory samples using aseptic and non-aseptic techniques
• Handle sample materials up to 50 lbs. using blenders, grinders, and various laboratory utensils
• Perform environmental monitoring, including air and surface monitoring using sterile media and hand-held instruments
• Record environmental monitoring results in required quality assurance forms and logbooks

Laboratory Operations Support

• Clean laboratory glassware, containers, utensils, and other labware using manual and automatic methods
• Transfer labware between use, sterilization, cleaning, and storage areas as needed
• Collect and safely dispose of used laboratory materials and waste
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned laboratory areas
• Perform acid cleaning of specific laboratory items when required
• Conduct regular eyewash and safety shower station checks
• Support temperature mapping by placing sensors, collecting data, and evaluating equipment against established criteria
• Verify the operation of laboratory equipment, including balances, pipettes, pH meters, and related equipment
• Perform DI water system checks, including meter readings, light indicator checks, microbial tests, and resistivity tests
• Record DI water system check results in required logs and laboratory records

Inventory and Supply Support

• Assist with tracking, ordering, receiving, and logging laboratory supplies and equipment
• Use electronic systems to support laboratory supply, equipment, inventory, and documentation activities
• Retrieve and deliver laboratory supplies as needed

Administrative Support

• Support recordkeeping activities, including time and attendance documentation
• Scan laboratory records electronically using OCR and ensure image quality and correct sequencing
• Mail and store hardcopy records in accordance with FDA guidance

Training & Compliance Support

• Read and follow applicable SOPs, instrument manuals, reference methodology, and supporting laboratory information
• Complete required laboratory safety, privacy, records management, and security training

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, safety practices, and quality assurance procedures
• Ability to follow SOPs, instrument manuals, reference methods, and laboratory instructions
• Ability to prepare media, solutions, samples, and laboratory materials using applicable procedures
• Ability to perform environmental monitoring, equipment checks, DI water checks, and related support tasks
• Ability to maintain accurate logbooks, QA forms, electronic records, and laboratory documentation
• Ability to support supply tracking, ordering, receiving, inventory, and equipment logging
• Ability to safely handle samples, supplies, waste, records, and Government-furnished equipment
• Ability to protect Government information and comply with FDA security, privacy, and records requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Location

• Jamaica, NY 11433

Telework

• Telework is not authorized

Clearance

• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

Client

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Travel

• Travel is not required

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday from 0730 — 1630

Employment Classification

• Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

Relocation

• Not eligible for relocation benefits