Laboratory Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

As a Laboratory Assistant will assist and aid the technical staff with handling and accounting for biological lab specimens, reagent inventory, and any other relevant tasks.

Overview of the Role

• Receives, accessions, and maintains location tracking for clinical specimens including whole blood tubes, bone marrow tubes, isolated nucleic acid (RNA and DNA), tissue blocks and slides
• Performs critical specimen management using the laboratory database system(s) in accordance with all policies and procedures
• Stores clinical specimens .
• Decontaminates laboratory equipment. May conduct routine quality control checks on equipment (e.g. record temperatures). Report unusual findings to supervisor or lead designee.
• Maintains cleanliness of the laboratory
• Managing specimens: receives/accessions/places into lab workflows/storage
• Tracking specimen non-conformities
• Assisting with reagent and laboratory supply and inventory stocks as directed
• Assisting laboratory with cleaning of lab work space and equipment
• Monitoring of temperature-sensitive equipment and water system
• Maintaining all records to ensure easy retrieval

Role Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others
• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 3 months experience in related field or field which requires extreme attention to detail and organization is required
• Basic working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple task with good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills