Job opportunity: Laboratory Assistant

Post date: August 20, 2020

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical analysis by mass spectroscopy, NMR and HPLC.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for experiments.
• Maintain an organized chemical inventory and order, receive and stock supplies as needed.
• Perform various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition (glassware, rotary evaporator, tubing, pumps, balance).
• Hazardous waste management and hazard labeling
• Occasionally assist in conduct of rodent research studies
• Follow safety protocols and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records.

Experience & Required Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of college with an emphasis on science courses.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience working in a laboratory in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of chemistry is preferred
• Able to follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Willingness to conduct research with animals, although prior experience is not necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Motivated to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Per diem
Shift: Monday-Friday, 4-6 hours per day
Hours of work per week: Approximately 20-25 hours per week; when possible, ~5 hrs per week may be done from home with access to a computer and the internet.
Salary: $18-$25 per hour depending on education and prior experience.