Testing Services Lab Assistant (Biotech)

Job Summary:

The Lab Assistant aids the Testing Services Lab Technicians and Technologists in daily laboratory operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies protocols and SOPs
• Cleaning of labs and biosafety cabinets
• Equipment verification and maintenance
• Restocking of lab supplies daily/weekly
• Ability to work in a hood measure liquids and weigh ingredients use a pipette work with chemicals and maintain a sterile environment
• Generic reagent generation as needed
• Maintain paperwork as per all related SOPs and Quality Manual
• Archive and management of electronic records
• When experienced and competent position may:
  • Record incoming samples as needed
  • Labeling of flasks plates and slides as needed for weekly assays
  • Assist in performance of some routine testing as assigned
  • Handling inoculated cultures (virus bacteria fungal)
  • Assist in training of new personnel if needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Treats others with mutual respect and regard
• Completes work with accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail and exhibits constancy and reliability
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Good verbal and information technology skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous work experience in a lab environment

Education Licenses and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College level course work in Biology Chemistry and Mathematics preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. (Standing and/or sitting)
• Frequently moves lab materials weighing up to 40lbs

Pay Range:

• The hourly wage for this position is between $18/hr and $20/hr. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience training knowledge and skills. The range listed is just one component of VMRDs total compensation package for employees.

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Starting at 12 days accrued/year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WA State Paid Sick leave law
• Health insurance: Medical Dental Rx & Vision; Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
• HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Air Ambulance Membership
• 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary
• Paid Life Insurance Policy AD&D and LTD

Background Check Education Verification Work Authorization

Required Experience:

Junior IC