Laboratory Assistant

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

3d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Under supervision, the Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory and administrative activities in support of technicians and investigators conducting experiments. The role supports laboratory operations through sterilization and autoclave services, supply and inventory management, and assistance with laboratory setup and close-outs. Under close supervision, the assistant may also help with experimental procedures, data collection, or specimen handling. The position is based on the Upper East Side and is scheduled Monday through Friday for 35 hours per week in a standard laboratory environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience working in a research setting.
If required to draw blood, phlebotomy certification is required before performing the task.

Responsibilities

Provide autoclave services and wash and sterilize laboratory glassware and equipment.
Assist with preparing solutions as needed and under direction.
Dispose of sharps and waste.
Follow established safety measures, notify appropriate staff of maintenance or safety issues, and document environmental controls.
Under close supervision, assist with experimental procedures, which may include work with animals.
Maintain inventories of supplies, equipment, and reagents; order them when authorized or escalate needs appropriately; receive supply orders and confirm delivery accuracy; and possibly assist with cost control.
Receive, store, and distribute incoming supplies, including delivering packages to individual laboratories as needed.
Stock general supplies and potentially coordinate laboratory coat cleaning.
Assist with laboratory coordination, setup, and close-outs where needed.
Assist with data collection and maintenance.
Assist with specimen collection, storage, shipment, and transport.
Perform other related duties as assigned.