Lab Assistant (Biotech)

Company:           VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title:             Lab Assistant

Type:                     Part Time, Hourly

Department:      Testing Services (Biotech)

Job Summary:

This support position will aid the Testing Services Lab Technicians and Technologists in daily laboratory operations. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs
• Cleaning of labs and biosafety cabinets
• Equipment verification and maintenance
• Restocking of lab supplies daily/weekly
• Ability to work in a hood, measure liquids and weigh ingredients, use a pipette, work with chemicals and maintain a sterile environment
• Generic reagent generation, as needed
• Maintain paperwork as per all related SOPs and Quality Manual
• Archive and management of electronic records
• When experienced and competent, position may:
  • Record incoming samples as needed
  • Labeling of flasks, plates and slides as needed for weekly assays 
  • Assist in performance of some routine testing as assigned
  • Handling inoculated cultures, (virus, bacteria, fungal)
  • Assist in training of new personnel if needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Treats others with mutual respect and regard
• Completes work with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail and exhibits constancy and reliability
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Good verbal and information technology skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous work experience in a lab environment

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College level course work in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. (Standing and/or sitting)
• Frequently moves lab materials weighing up to 40lbs