Lab Aide

Summary

Under direct supervision, provides routine assistance in the performance of laboratory tests and/or research. Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies as appropriate, and may keep routine records and reports on laboratory results according to established procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares standard equipment, facilities, and/or solutions for laboratory experiments, in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions.
• Cleans, breaks down, and stores laboratory equipment, facilities, and supplies after completion of laboratory exercises, as required.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required * Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

• Knowledge of specified laboratory solutions, materials and/or media.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and specifications of specified laboratory equipment and/or facilities.Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires a) safe and proper handling of laboratory materials and specimens: b) following detailed procedures and instructions in the preparation and breakdown of laboratory equipment, facilities, and solutions; c) using prescribed sterile procedures in the cleaning of lab equipment, facilities, and supplies.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience preparing equipment and solutions for laboratory experiments?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22