Laboratory Assistant I
•2 days ago
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$39 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Athens, Georgia |
About this job
Position Title: Laboratory Assistant I
Work Location: Athens, GA 30601
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Background & Context:
Key Responsibilities:
Qualification & Experience:
Work Location: Athens, GA 30601
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
- Support daily laboratory operations and staff to meet our organization's Discovery needs.
- The incumbent will assist laboratory team in insect rearing activities, daily lab maintenance, and may contribute to internal drug screening activities.
Background & Context:
- Operations of the Parasitology Research team including internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily insect husbandry activities. Many of these activities are repetitive and will need to be performed in an independent manner once trained.
- Contribute to daily operations in support of parasitology research, including but not limited to reagent preparation, cleaning, consumables stocking, and specific steps in assay execution.
- Maintain track of laboratory equipment, maintenance schedules and supplies and place orders as needed.
- Ensure proper reception, storage and disposal of laboratory materials.
- Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
- Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
- Learn basic operation of automation software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists.
Qualification & Experience:
- College coursework in biology or equivalent. Applicants with advanced degrees (such as MS or PhD) will not be considered for this role.
- Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
- Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
- Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.
- Fluency in English.
- 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting within a research company or academic institution.
- 1+ years of experience working in a vivarium or insectary maintaining insect or ectoparasite colonies. Experience rearing insects
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