What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant - Miami position at Vitrolife Group?
At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.
A lab assistant isresponsible for supporting laboratory technologists in conducting experiments by preparing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing inventory, following safety protocols, and performing routine tasks like cleaning, preparing solutions, and documenting results, all under the supervision of a senior lab personnel;essentially acting as a key support role in the laboratory environment to ensure smooth operations and accurate data collection.
Job Responsibilities :
- Labeling and organizing samples for analysis according to established protocols.
- Cleaning, calibrating, and sterilizing laboratory equipment.
- Ordering, receiving, and storing laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Setting up experimental apparatus and preparing solutions as directed.
- Adhering to all laboratory safety guidelines and procedures.
- Proper disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
- Maintaining detailed laboratory records and logs.
- Identifying and reporting minor equipment issues.
- Collaborating with technologists and other lab staff to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducting quality control checks on reagents and samples. Helping Lab Manager with inspection preparation.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
- May require weekend shift
Key knowledge, skills and abilities :
Experience :
Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of a fertility treatment.
We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Department Laboratory Locations Miami Employment type Full-time
