Laboratory Assistant

Title: Laboratory Assistant

Duration: 9 Months

Location: Bentonville, AR 72712

Shift Timings: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Qualifications:

Report Writers

Manufacturing experience/ Equipment Handling

Anyone having field experience can apply

We don’t need a formal degree, just some level of technical experience. Military is often a great recruit and so are folks either manufacturing, merchandising, assembly etc.

Responsibilities:

• The laboratory assistant works with our senior staff to process lab samples, perform tests, and record and analyze results.
• Builds and/or adapts basic setup and test equipment for performance of tests. Performs tests using general laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine care of designated test equipment and work area.
• Operates computer terminal to extract/input readily available information and to use available software. As directed follows defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results.
• Reads and interprets results of tests.
• Prepares charts, graphs and reports to explain test results.
• Examines test samples, reads measuring instruments and reviews test data with supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and operational instructions. As instructed examines customer samples and learns to operate basic tests for each case.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment and tools as directed.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and other laboratory technician staff.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate data sheets.
• Develops working knowledge of the job, methods, instrumentation and systems. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed. Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field and a good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment.