Laboratory Assistant - Seasonal

ALS•Kelso, WA

15d

About The Position

The seasonal Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory testing operations and assists assigned laboratory sections as required to meet daily operational needs. The primary purpose of the role is to flex between Sample Receiving, Inorganics, and Organics departments to help address each day’s priorities. The position requires adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while maintaining acceptable productivity and supporting efficient laboratory workflow. Shifts may vary. The Assistant follows company procedures and safety requirements, performs laboratory preparation and testing support tasks, maintains records and equipment, and organizes work to meet turnaround and sample hold-time requirements. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or laboratory experience preferred.
Working knowledge of good laboratory practice.
Comfortable working in a high-paced production environment.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs./14 kg regularly and carry items short distances.
Ability to sit or stand for a full shift.
Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks.
Ability to wear issued personal protective equipment, such as dust masks, goggles, and gloves, when required.
Ability to speak and hear clearly while communicating with coworkers and managers.
Average vision and ability to read reports and operate equipment.
Hearing and speech ability to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country of application, or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company policies, procedures, and directions regarding workplace behavior while completing duties and assignments.
Follow company safety requirements, report safety concerns and incidents to the Safety Representative, and comply with ALS health and safety policies and procedures.
Follow Standard Operating Procedure requirements without deviation unless approved by a Supervisor or Manager.
Adhere to strict QA/QC requirements and use established methods and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
Prepare and standardize reagents and solutions as required.
Prepare calibration and quality control standards, duplicate samples, and spike samples.
Clean glassware and other containers required for sample preparation and analysis.
Evaluate data and troubleshoot problems with instruments, support equipment, and sample preparation processes.
Perform instrument and equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair as required.
Organize workload to meet turnaround times and sample hold times.
Create work lists, workgroups, sample tables, and other computer tasks as assigned.
Complete paperwork used to track tests and their validity.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Store and dispose of samples properly.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.