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Laboratory Assistant

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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

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