Laboratory Assistant I

Laboratory Assistant

Element Eagan is looking for a Laboratory Assistant that will support the microbiology, viral, and chemistry teams. This includes making media, sterilizing glassware, and general supportive tasks in an ISO / GLP compliant laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Handles day to day repeatable needs of the lab to ensure efficient and clean operation

Log in of received samples into the computer system, cleans workspaces, washes / sterilizes glassware and lab equipment for reuse

Handles waste removal

Prepares reagents, orders supplies, and conducts media preparation

Skills / Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

0-2 Years lab experience

Good time management and prioritization

Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Strong attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to plan daily work and arrange activities to meet deadlines

Follows instructions, both written and verbal

Ability to work in a team environment

Basic understanding of lab equipment and ability to learn computer programs and manual systems quickly

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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