Laboratory Assistant, Translational Neuroscience

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • $20 - $30 • 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

• 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

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees