Chemistry Lab Assistant 1

Certified Laboratories•Turlock, CA

56d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare all incoming samples for testing. Clean and maintain glassware for the department. Maintain the cleanliness of the Chemistry department equipment and work areas. Maintain a constant supply of distilled water for the Chemistry department. Other duties as required. POSITION OBJECTIVES Using the appropriate equipment to prepare all incoming samples for testing. Consistent use of food processor, meat grinder, blender, spice grinder, vanilla chopper and mill grinder. Carefully prepare and label shipment packages to be sent out. Packaging may consist of samples to be sent for outside testing, back to the client or equipment for repair. Coordinate with Microbiology Department to maintain consistent supply of distilled water for Chemistry labs. Weekly, clean the Chemistry area of the walk-in refrigerator. Disposing of old samples, cleaning shelves, and organizing the area for new samples. Using top load balance, weigh samples to obtain correct and accurate weights. Using appropriate cleaning materials to clean and sterilize all laboratory instruments, glassware, flatware and equipment. Timely document all cleaning and maintenance performed on the equipment in the Chemistry department. Proactively assist Laboratory Associates and Analysts in the performance of chemical tests. Daily, check and record temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the Chemistry department. Daily, verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples. Perform other duties as assigned by Management. Effectively interact with other departments.

Requirements

High School or equivalent.
Good organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
Time management - one's own time and the time of others.
Basic arithmetic skills - using mathematics to solve problems.
Good communication skills - speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Ability to lift 10-50 pounds.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Prepare all incoming samples for testing.
Clean and maintain glassware for the department.
Maintain the cleanliness of the Chemistry department equipment and work areas.
Maintain a constant supply of distilled water for the Chemistry department.
Using the appropriate equipment to prepare all incoming samples for testing.
Carefully prepare and label shipment packages to be sent out.
Coordinate with Microbiology Department to maintain consistent supply of distilled water for Chemistry labs.
Weekly, clean the Chemistry area of the walk-in refrigerator.
Using top load balance, weigh samples to obtain correct and accurate weights.
Using appropriate cleaning materials to clean and sterilize all laboratory instruments, glassware, flatware and equipment.
Timely document all cleaning and maintenance performed on the equipment in the Chemistry department.
Proactively assist Laboratory Associates and Analysts in the performance of chemical tests.
Daily, check and record temperature of all refrigerators and freezers in the Chemistry department.
Daily, verify and record calibration of the top load balance used to weigh samples.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Effectively interact with other departments.