What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at Matrix Sciences International Inc?
Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety and AgSciences company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you!
What we do:
Matrix Sciences International Inc. provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, data management, and agricultural services that support our customers’ confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.
The Matrix Sciences Agriculture lab in our Harrington, Delaware location supports the agricultural communities with a comprehensive range of soil and plant tissue testing capabilities and services.
Why it matters:
This work allows clients to identify potential contamination before it impacts their products and helps them feel confident that their products meet their quality standards and are safe for consumption in the market. This is a full-time, hourly position.
Role Summary:
The Lab Assistant focuses on sample preparation and plating responsibilities.
What you’ll do:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs soil grinding and plant tissues samples; weighing, extracting and filtering soil samples.
- Identify, communicate and document non-conformities related to daily activities.
- Support routine laboratory operations through tasks such as sample archiving, cleaning and waste disposal.
- Ensure accurate and complete traceability and documentation of testing activities performed.
- Ensure samples are processed and entered in LIMS efficiently to meet client expectations for turnaround time.
- Support assigned staff with investigations and implementation of corrective actions performing activities as directed.
- Identify and assist with implementation of process improvements.
- Adhere to lab safety procedures and reporting standards.
- Follow written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Other duties may be assigned to assist with the operations of the lab.
- Supports and complies with all Company policies, Quality Systems and Health & Safety programs.
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized.
- Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.
- Provides general lab support.
What you have:
- Minimum High School Diploma or at least 2 years working in a commercial lab environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team.
- Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Location:
- Harrington, DE
EEO Statement
Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
