What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Lab Assistant 1 position at Certified Group?
Essential Functions
2pm to 10pm
- Prepare all incoming samples for testing.
- Clean and maintain glassware for the department.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the Chemistry department equipment and work areas.
- Maintain a constant supply of distilled water for the Chemistry department.
- Other duties as required.
- Using the appropriate equipment to prepare all incoming samples for testing. Consistent use of food processor, meat grinder, blender, spice grinder, vanilla chopper and mill grinder.
- Carefully prepare and label shipment packages to be sent out. Packaging may consist of samples to be sent for outside testing, back to the client or equipment for repair.
- Coordinate with Microbiology Department to maintain consistent supply of distilled water for Chemistry labs.
- Weekly, clean the Chemistry area of the walk-in refrigerator. Disposing of old samples, cleaning shelves, and organizing the area for new samples.
- Using top load balance, weigh samples to obtain correct and accurate weights.
- Using appropriate cleaning materials to clean and sterilize all laboratory instruments, glassware, flatware and equipment.
- Timely document all cleaning and maintenance performed on the equipment in the Chemistry department.
- Proactively assist Laboratory Associates and Analysts in the performance of chemical tests.
- Daily, check and record temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the Chemistry department.
- Daily, verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
- Effectively interact with other departments.
- High School or equivalent.
- Good organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
- Time management – one’s own time and the time of others.
- Basic arithmetic skills – using mathematics to solve problems.
- Good communication skills – speaking, reading, writing and listening.
- Ability to lift 10-50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Accuracy
- Dependability
- Flexibility
2pm to 10pm
Salary : $18
