Laboratory Assistant Job Description

Laboratory Assistant I performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment. Records observations and measurements and reports results. Being a Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment. Additionally, Laboratory Assistant I may require a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Laboratory Assistant I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

Laboratory Assistant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems;
  • Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals;
  • Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations;
  • Follow GMP operating procedures for production of product and maintenance of a controlled, aseptic manufacturing environment;
  • Assists in packing, unpacking, storage and maintenance of lab supplies and materials;
  • Slide cleaning and scanning;
  • Prepares stock solutions and buffers;
  • Provides quality animal care to prevent stress;
  • Communicate with customers via phone and email;
  • Provides support to laboratory technicians by receiving, inventorying and organizing incoming shipments;
  • Assists in genotyping of transgenic colonies;
  • Ensures that glassware and equipment are kept clean and are properly stored;
  • Organize slides for packaging client specimens for shipments and delivery;
  • Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books;
  • Maintains inventory of supplies.

Requirements:

  • Skill in using computer programs and applications;
  • Associate’s/Bachelor’s in life sciences;
  • or;
  • Supply Management;
  • Creating a safe, effective and productive environment;
  • Equipment calibration;
  • General technical, mechanical, and/or chemical understanding;
  • Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in lab information systems is preferred;
  • No special degree requirement as long as the candidate has the experience working in a biological laboratory;
  • Lab experience preferred;
  • Bachelor of Science degree preferred;
  • Ability to consult with trainer for any new tasks and/or request from micro technicians as they arise;
  • Experience of rearing insects is a plus;
  • Must be able to perform repetitive work;
  • Must be able to work independently.

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