Lab Assistant

Our Reno NV laboratory is looking for a Lab Assistant to join their team!  The Lab Assistant will complete a wide variety of support tasks for the Lab Technicians and Lab Analysts ensuring best quality by following SGS SOPs. Work independently and as part of a team to ensure timely completion of all assigned tasks. Always follow safe laboratory practices and maintain a safe working environment. 

Job Functions

• Maintains adequate supply of accessories consumables chemicals each lab to ensure efficiency of production work.
• Disposes of samples after the appropriate retention period.
• Documents in LIMS and disposes of expired/depleted chemicals.
• Decontaminates/cleans laboratory glassware containers accessories etc. following SOPs.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required. 

Qualifications :

High school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories or prior experience working with ones hands (Required)

• High school diploma (Required)
• English language skills (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Basic mathematical skills (Required)
• Ability to lift carry push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (Required)
• 1-2 years of general work experience (Preferred)

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time