Lab Assistant 2

JOB FUNCTION: Reporting to the Department/Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for the following:Receiving samples into LIMS & splitting samples between departments.Preform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning.Support chemists in their day-to-day tasks by assisting with sample retain, inventory, purchasing, and record keepingESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESLogging of customer samples into the LIMS system with accuracy. Uses products as needed.Split samples between departmentsEnsure timeliness, accuracy, and reliability work.Ensure adherence to the daily work schedule.Make suggestions and recommendations regarding product/specs. that would aid in logging, including communication with customers.Perform clerical review to ensure accuracy.Ensure all samples are labeled correctly and stored at the appropriate temperatures until testing can occur.Ensure the sample receiving/splitting room is cleaned and maintained.Participate in special projects as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.Keep the Manager/Supervisor informed of issues or problems within the department.Interact with clients, suppliers and vendors as required.Learn new techniques and technologies and trains others as appropriate.Work effectively with other departments.Responsible for the execution of all ISO and QC requirements.Stock/order supplies as needed (labels, boxes etc.)Assist with sample retain and retrievalAssists with purchasing and inventoryAssist in media prepAssist in cleaning of laboratory glasswareAssist in general laboratory housekeeping tasksOther duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diplomaKnowledge of good aseptic technique and behaviors that can reduce cross contamination.Good conceptual basis in laboratory setting with proven ability to perform basic lab techniques.Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Excellent organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.Time management - one's own time and the time of others.Training - teaching and guiding others how to complete a process from beginning to end.Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.Excellent arithmetic skills - using mathematics to solve problems.Good communication skills - speaking, reading, writing and listening.Manual dexterity.Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 40 lbs.PHYSICAL DEMANDSDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer componentsPotential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogensNoise level varies from quiet to loudTemperature varies from hot to coldInteractive and fast-paced team-oriented tasksOvernight Travel is required at the discretion of managementOccasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Color vision and depth perception M-F 9AM-6PM