Lab Assistant - Seasonal

Eurofins • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant helps maintain cleanliness and supply levels in the laboratory. The role includes cleaning, drying, and storing glassware; disposing of waste solutions; retrieving washroom acids and solvents; maintaining glassware areas; learning simple laboratory operations such as media production; using inventory and ordering systems; receiving and stocking supplies; preparing samples; and assisting with sample registration as needed. The position requires safe and efficient work, regular attendance and punctuality, and the ability to carry out other duties as assigned.

This is a seasonal position running from November through April, depending on business needs. The regular schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $17.00 per hour. The work location averages 22–25°C and may involve chemical exposure and aromas typical of a food microbiology laboratory. Personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Adequate hearing acuity to accomplish essential job tasks, with assistive devices if needed.
• Ability to perform physical activities that may include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying materials, squatting, crawling, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand and foot movements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Clean, dry, and store glassware for laboratory use.
• Dispose of waste solutions.
• Retrieve washroom acids and solvents.
• Clean and maintain glassware areas.
• Learn simple laboratory operations, such as media production.
• Learn and use the inventory and ordering system for laboratory supplies.
• Assist with receiving and placing laboratory supplies in their proper locations.
• Perform sample preparation.
• Assist with sample registration as needed.
• Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED