Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Glass wash and Lab Assistant
Location: Irvine, CA, 92614
Pay Rate: $24/hr
Temp to hire

Entry level position; responsible for carrying out routine tasks at a customer site including but not limited to, collection, laboratory glass washing, and restocking. May support both GMP and Non-GMP laboratories. Must be cognizant of and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

• • Operates equipment related to processing of glassware
  • Collects dirty glassware from laboratories throughout customer site
  • Distributes clean and sterile glassware to laboratories throughout customer site
  • Maintains inventory of glassware and glass-washing supplies; orders and replaces items as needed.
  • May use specialized equipment such as autoclave
  • Prepare solutions used in glassware processing
  • Updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
  • Participates in Safety Activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• • High school diploma or GED required
  • 1+ years glass wash experience preferred and/or applicable work experience
  • Previous experience working in a Laboratory setting a plus
  • Knowledge of scientific products and services a plus

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• • Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills; display a professional can-do attitude
  • Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
  • Must be flexible, motivated, and have the ability to act independently
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 25lbs
  • Must exhibit core values and behaviors (Integrity, respect, collaboration, accountability, etc)
  • Must be able to work in an independent manner
  • Must have the ability to understand, read, and write technical information

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

• The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Typically works in an office, stockroom, or warehousing environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
• A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis.
• Some physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that may weigh up to 50lbs.