Laboratory Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures, including a combination of answering telephones, data entry, typing or word processing, reports and mailings, office machine operation, and filing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work in a laboratory environment where chemical odors may be encountered.                                                                                                                                                             . 
• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. 
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities. 
• Complete reports and prepare for distribution. 
• Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail. 
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests. 
• Deliver messages and run errands.
• Maintain a good working relationship with peers and report to work at the prescribed time.
• Type, format, proofread and edit correspondence and other documents. 
• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports. 
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders and address complaints                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or six months to one-year related experience
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•  Computer Skills
•  Basic computer proficiency.
•  Certificates & Licenses
•  Valid driver's license.
•  Other Requirements
•  Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color)
• Sense of Sound (55 decibels; adult conversation)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, glasses, gloves, etc)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Laboratory office in a controlled temperature building. Chemical odor environment.