Motherships client a leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support their team in Newark DE. This position will provide essential assistance to department operations. In this role you will perform a variety of tasks to maintain laboratory efficiency ensure cleanliness and prepare materials for laboratory use. This is a handson position requiring attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
This is an onsite W2 contract position with duration of 6 months and possibility of extension.
Location: Newark DE
Pay: $1820 per hour
Schedule:
- Days: MF
- Hours: Flexible (7:00 AM4:00 PM or 8:00 AM5:00 PM or 9:00AM6:00PM)
- Training Period: MondayFriday 7:00 AM4:00 PM (for the first 23 weeks)
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the daily operation of a microbiological testing laboratory.
- Receive unpack and organize customer samples for laboratory processing.
- Prepare customer returns for processing and assist with laboratory inventory.
- Under supervision discard customer samples and operate laboratory equipment including a laser cutter.
- Perform routine cleaning of laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Restock consumables and materials required for sample processing.
- Properly dispose of microbial cultures chemicals recyclables sharps and glass.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols SOPs and MSDS/SDS sheets.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or Associate degree in Microbiology or related discipline required.
- Experience: 02 years of related experience in a laboratory setting.
- No certification or licensure required.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand walk and use hands for handling tools and equipment.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information with team members.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision and color vision.
Work Environment:
- General office and laboratory working conditions.
- The noise level is typically quiet.
- Protective clothing and equipment (lab coat gloves closedtoe shoes) are required when working in the laboratory area.
Additional Requirements:
- System/Network access required.
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