What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at ClinLab Solutions Group?
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare solutions such as media, buffers, stock and calibration solutions, and mobile phases
- Prepare glassware and equipment to support ongoing experimental work
- Prepare, run, and document routine assays and analytical tests, such as colorimetric plate assays, pH and conductivity measurements, and solubility assessments
- Assist operation of common chemical purification procedures such as centrifugation, filtration, preparatory scale chromatography, evaporation, extraction, etc.
- Assist routine operation of analytical chemistry equipment such as HPLC and UPLC
- Assist general laboratory management, including inventory and organization, receiving deliveries and distributing the contents thereof
- Engage in safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience).
- Interest in bioprocessing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical development.
- Basic laboratory skills, including pipetting, solution preparation, and safe chemical handling.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced lab environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous laboratory experience (academic, internship, co-op, or industry), especially in biotech or bioprocessing.
- Familiarity with downstream processing techniques such as chromatography or filtration (coursework or exposure acceptable).
- Experience with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) or regulated documentation practices.
- Comfortable working in a team-based, hands-on laboratory setting.