Lab Assistant, Biochemistry, part-time (summer)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of professional staff, supports laboratory operations, performs maintenance functions, and completes non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports.
• Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Washes laboratory glassware, instruments and/or cages after use.
• Replaces defective or broken glassware/instruments from stock.
• Sterilizes and/or stores clean glassware, instruments, and/or changes.
• Maintains a clean and sterilized work area in accordance with standard laboratory practices and procedures.
• Disposes of contaminated matter as needed.
• Distributes supplies and equipment for use as directed.
• Conducts non-technical, routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
• May set up and operate laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
• Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
• May assist with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED