Laboratory Assistant

OMIC USA Inc.•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant in the Chemistry Laboratory performs an essential role of our high quality testing services by supporting continuous sample flow through providing a reliable supply of clean labware, calibration and verification of laboratory support equipment as directed and proposing improvements in their area to achieve the Company’s mission and objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Improvement initiatives
Learning initiatives
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Problem-solving skills
High Emotional Intelligence
Good cultural awareness and communication with people who have diverse backgrounds
Experienced user of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures and additional laboratory documentation.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks applicable to the position.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Biology, Chemistry, or related science from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with food and agricultural sample preparation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of other relevant technologies and markets
Familiar with the laboratory business environment
Experience working in international businesses

Responsibilities

Performs accountabilities as Laboratory Assistant as per documented methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or other laboratory procedures.
Wash and clean the glassware used in the laboratory and keep the work areas neat and clean to avoid cross contamination.
Ensure sufficient supply of reusable sample storage containers that are clean and ready for use.
Coordinate and provide labware cleaning and associated equipment training for Chemists and Laboratory Assistants as necessary.
Perform internal calibration and verification of laboratory support equipment (pipette performance, temperature accuracy, etc.) as directed/scheduled by the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU).
Communicate non-conformities to QAU for course of action and/or data impact assessments.
Perform training of new lab personnel on operation and best practices for pipette use and handling, when applicable.
Assist sample preparation supervisor with any activities in this area as needed and directed (such as but not limited to performing backup task for sample preparation including Brix dilution and/or grinding).
Maintain, verify, and calibrate general laboratory equipment associated with daily work activities. Indicate when maintenance has been performed in logbooks as needed. Troubleshoot equipment problems and performs minor repairs; notify supervisor of issues that require external repair.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations by proposing and implementing changes for improving quality, reducing cost, and/or shortening process time.