Laboratory Assistant

Altasciences • Everett, WA

13d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports Anatomic Pathology personnel in conducting daily processes and assists staff with the operation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and the overall care of the laboratory environment. The role also supports study-related procedures and follows Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) documentation and data review practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, study documents, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively and understand organizational instructions and correspondence.
• General reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate work in Biology or related sciences.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment.
• Assists with necropsy and trimming preparation.
• Performs fixed tissue trimming.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Orders warehouse supplies and enters data into laboratory inventory records.
• Documents and labels laboratory reagents appropriately.
• Disposes of hazardous chemicals, generates hazardous chemical lab packs, and enters data into laboratory hazardous chemical records.
• Performs paraffin tissue processing.
• Performs routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and coverslipping of microscopic slides.
• Follows documentation and data review practices in compliance with GLP regulations.
• Assists staff with study-related procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Employee assistance and telehealth programs
• Training and development programs
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED