ALS · 1 day ago
Lab Assistant - A3
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelALS is a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The Lab Assistant role involves maintaining a safe work environment, operating analytical balances, and ensuring the quality of pulp samples.
Professional ServicesTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by following established safety rules and regulations and ALS best practices
Report all safety concerns to the Supervisor or Manager and participate in incident investigations when required
Operate and maintain analytical balances in accordance with ALS procedures
Accurately weigh pulp samples within ALS established weight ranges and standardized work instructions
Inspect prepared pulp samples for poor homogeneity (non-uniform grain sizes)
Identify poorly prepared pulp samples and report to the supervisor or Manager
Repost all quality concerns to supervisor including equipment problems and suspected sample mix-ups while weighing. Corrects the problem with assistance from supervisor
Use Webview to locate, transport and update disposition of client samples by workorder or digestion run number
Wash labware using correct lab procedures to prevent cross contamination and maintain a good circulation of available test tubes and racks
Safely dispose sample solution waste using correct lab procedures
Recommend ideas for safety, quality, or productivity improvements
May create digestion run batches on Webview with assistance
May assist in training new employees
Other duties as assigned by the Manager/ Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by following established safety rules and regulations and ALS best practices
Report all safety concerns to the Supervisor or Manager and participate in incident investigations when required
Operate and maintain analytical balances in accordance with ALS procedures
Accurately weigh pulp samples within ALS established weight ranges and standardized work instructions
Inspect prepared pulp samples for poor homogeneity (non-uniform grain sizes)
Identify poorly prepared pulp samples and report to the supervisor or Manager
Repost all quality concerns to supervisor including equipment problems and suspected sample mix-ups while weighing
Corrects the problem with assistance from supervisor
Use Webview to locate, transport and update disposition of client samples by workorder or digestion run number
Wash labware using correct lab procedures to prevent cross contamination and maintain a good circulation of available test tubes and racks
Safely dispose sample solution waste using correct lab procedures
Recommend ideas for safety, quality, or productivity improvements
May create digestion run batches on Webview with assistance
May assist in training new employees
Other duties as assigned by the Manager/ Supervisor
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa
Company
ALS
ALS is an australia based testing services provider. It is a sub-organization of SerAmbiente.
Founded in 1863
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1952-07-18IPO
Leadership Team
Malcolm Deane
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Luis Damasceno
Group Chief Financial Officer
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