Lab Assistant Compositing

Mérieux NutriSciences • Visalia, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Lab Assistant Compositing in 8020 West Doe Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 USA. Your mission will be to: 5 day work week Thursday - Monday, weekends required Hours: 6am - 2:30pm Position Summary The candidate is responsible for providing basic assistance to the operations of the laboratory, and for maintaining a sterile and safe work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry-level position.
• This position requires the ability to follow specific instructions.
• A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to enter client data.
• The incumbent may be required to operate company vehicle that would require the skill to operate a motor vehicle and exhibit safe driving skills.
• Analytical skills are essential to complete analysis procedures and determine the concentration of the microorganism or analyte.
• A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to process client data.
• Physical dexterity is required for manipulating samples.
• A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interpersonal skills are required to effectively work within teams.
• Communication: The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring cleanliness, proper storage, and accurate maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies to uphold safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures and Safety: Understanding proper cleaning, decontamination, and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment and comply with regulations.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: Efficiently managing inventory, completing tasks within designated timeframes, and supporting team operations smoothly.
• Maintaining a Clean and Safe Laboratory Environment: Consistently ensuring cleanliness and safety protocols are followed to prevent contamination and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc. using cleaning solvents.
• Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies. Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.
• Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership.
• Assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory.
• Participate in audits.
• Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership.
• Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals
• Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership.
• Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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