Smithers - Environmental Risk Sciences · 6 days ago
Assistant Biologist
Wareham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
0+ years expSmithers Environmental Risk Sciences division is seeking an Assistant Biologist in the Ecotoxicology Department at their Wareham, MA location. The role involves recording biological observations, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and assisting in data analysis and testing procedures.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Must be able to work with balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods and other standard laboratory equipment
Must be able to use pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, calculators, grinding wheel and other standard mechanical tools
Must be able to execute various glassware cleaning procedures used by the laboratory
Must be able to work with environmental samples such as soils, plant tissue, animal tissues, water and sediment. Once trained, must be able to culture test species and aid in testing
Must be able to work with test compounds (including radiolabeled materials), reference toxicants, solvents, detergents, acids, bases, resins, silicones and activated carbon
Must be able to perform calculations for dosing procedures
Become familiar with process of identifying and solving problems with physical test systems
Must be able to keep detailed, organized records and complete required documentation for the associated tests, in "real time."
Will be introduced and must become familiar with use of spreadsheets and statistical software
Must understand and execute appropriate disposal of liquid and solid wastes
Additional duties as assigned
Be able to use a photocopy machine
Data entry on a computer
Be able to perform duties with respirator on an as-needed basis
Be able to work more than 8 hours per day, as needed, as well as on weekend days if required
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work with balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods and other standard laboratory equipment
Must be able to use pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, calculators, grinding wheel and other standard mechanical tools
Must be able to execute various glassware cleaning procedures used by the laboratory
Must be able to work with environmental samples such as soils, plant tissue, animal tissues, water and sediment
Must be able to work with test compounds (including radiolabeled materials), reference toxicants, solvents, detergents, acids, bases, resins, silicones and activated carbon
Must be able to perform calculations for dosing procedures
Become familiar with process of identifying and solving problems with physical test systems
Must be able to keep detailed, organized records and complete required documentation for the associated tests, in 'real time.'
Will be introduced and must become familiar with use of spreadsheets and statistical software
Must understand and execute appropriate disposal of liquid and solid wastes
Must be able to comprehend the potential hazards of the chemicals in use and adhere to the proper safety techniques as dictated by the Safety Manual and/or Management
Must be able to wear gloves, lab coat, eye protection, sleeves, hearing protection, pesticide suit, plastic booties, dust masks, a respirator and a face mask
Must be able to understand and follow laboratory safety standards
Preferred
B.S. degree in biology preferred or related field and 6 months of relevant laboratory experience in a college setting preferred
In lieu of a degree, 4-5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting preferred
Company
Smithers - Environmental Risk Sciences
Smithers is a leading provider of environmental risk testing to the Agrochemical, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical industries.
Founded in 1969Wareham, MA, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kalumbu Malekani
Chief Scientific Officer
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