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Certified Group · 5 months ago

Lab Assistant 1

Melville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $19/hr

Certified Group is a leading provider of laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services. They are seeking a Lab Assistant to log customer samples, ensure accuracy, and maintain laboratory standards while supporting various departmental needs.

BiotechnologyConsultingProduct Research

Responsibilities

Logging of customer samples into the LIMS system with accuracy. Uses products as needed

Split samples between departments

Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and reliability work

Ensure adherence to the daily work schedule

Make suggestions and recommendations regarding product/specs. that would aid in logging, including communication with customers

Perform clerical review to ensure accuracy

Ensure all samples are labeled correctly and stored at the appropriate temperatures until testing can occur

Ensure the sample receiving/splitting room is cleaned and maintained

Participate in special projects as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor

Keep the Manager/Supervisor informed of issues or problems within the department

Interact with clients, suppliers and vendors as required

Learn new techniques and technologies and trains others as appropriate

Work effectively with other departments

Responsible for the execution of all ISO and QC requirements

Stock/order supplies as needed (labels, boxes etc.)

Assist with sample retain and retrieval

Assists with purchasing and inventory

Assist in media prep

Assist in cleaning of laboratory glassware

Assist in general laboratory housekeeping tasks

Other duties as required

Qualification

Aseptic techniqueBasic lab techniquesCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsTime managementTrainingQualitative skillsQuantitative skillsArithmetic skillsManual dexterityCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma

Knowledge of good aseptic technique and behaviors that can reduce cross contamination

Good conceptual basis in laboratory setting with proven ability to perform basic lab techniques

Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Excellent 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

Training – teaching and guiding others how to complete a process from beginning to end

Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills

Excellent arithmetic skills – using mathematics to solve problems

Good communication skills – speaking, reading, writing and listening

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 40 lbs