Lab Aide

Job Description - Laboratory Assistant (Lab Aide)

• Under direct supervision, provides routine assistance in the performance of laboratory tests and/or research. Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies as appropriate, and may keep routine records and reports on laboratory results according to established procedures. Position requires: a) safe and proper handling of laboratory materials and specimens: b) following detailed procedures and instructions in the preparation and breakdown of laboratory equipment, facilities, and solutions; c) using prescribed sterile procedures in the cleaning of lab equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Essential Functions: (duties include, but are not limited to the following)
• Provide support to Supervisor/Laboratory Manager as needed to:
• Assist the accession department with accessioning
• Transports laboratory materials and/or specimens to and from other laboratories, as required.
• Prepares standard equipment, facilities, and/or solutions for laboratory experiments, in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions.
• Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies after completion of laboratory exercises, as required.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of junior or senior year of high school; no previous experience required.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of specified laboratory solutions, materials and/or media.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and specifications of specified laboratory equipment and/or facilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at date of hire.

Additional Nonmandatory Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited college/university.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18