Laboratory Assistant

Element Materials Technology • North Liberty, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Element has a current opening for a Laboratory Assistant to join our growing team in North Liberty, IA. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant provides laboratory testing support to microbiologist/molecular scientists and managers. The position will consist of routine work such as general housekeeping, testing preparation, operation of laboratory equipment, and routine maintenance. Special tasks will be assigned by managers or microbiologists/molecular scientists on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 0-3 years of professional experience (Technician I)
• Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and 0-3 years of lab-related experience is required (Technician II)
• Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and 2-5 years of lab-related experience is required (Technician III)

Nice To Haves

• DNA Extractions
• PCR or NGS testing setup

Responsibilities

• Process incoming specimens using proper safety handling guidelines, labeling of plates, using appropriate media, and properly streaking for isolation.
• Preparing for runs including opening of panels, numbering of panels and tubes, and cracking of tubes.
• Dispensing media using aseptic technique for storage of bacterial specimens
• Properly pulls isolates from the bank for SENTRY and protocol testing.
• Participates in all aspects of runs including subbing, inoculums, pipetting and machines.
• Carries out recommended corrective action for quality assurance.
• Calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation.
• Seeks technical direction from the Microbiologist/Molecular Scientist with specific instrumentation problems.
• Aids production department in manufacture of media and panels.
• Complies with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory.
• Complies with the Quality Assurance program within the laboratory.
• Documents and reports variances to the Laboratory Managers.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Managers for resolution of identified problems/errors.
• Assists with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to CLSI and regulatory guidelines.
• DNA Extractions
• PCR or NGS testing setup

Benefits

• Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world.
• Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries.
• We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
• Diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree