What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant- Afternoons position at Certified Group- FSNS?
Job Description
Job Description
Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values : Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.
We are currently looking for a Lab Assistant to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY
Performs basic general laboratory tasks such as grinding or preparing samples for analysis, preparing solutions or media, cleaning laboratory equipment to include glassware, metal instruments, sinks, tables, and test panels. Routine maintenance and other general duties as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mix water, detergents and / or acids in container to prepare cleaning solution according to specifications
- Wash, rinse, dry, and sterilize glassware and instruments
- Scrub walls, floors, shelves, tables, and sinks
- Fill tubes and bottles with specified solutions and apply identification labels
- Arrange specimens and samples on trays to be placed in incubators and refrigerators
- Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
- Maintain inventory reports and logs
- Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions, utilizing proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, including autoclaved and hazardous waste
- Use a grinder or other equipment to homogenize, extract or otherwise prepare samples for analytical testing
- Weigh samples and record values on logs
- Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
- Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
- Responsible for the completion of required training
SUPERVISION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Tuesday-Saturday 1PM-9PM