Laboratory Assistant

Description

• Coordinates with Senior Lab Analyst regarding clinical processing, data collection, and reporting issues/concerns from clinical subjects
• Assist with organizing and processing weekly collection of human samples, i.e. weekly saliva collection for large group studies
• Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, Sharepoint files, and Excel) Assist the client with executing client-specific methods for testing Oral Care consumer products, processing human samples, and/or executing microbiological testing.
• planning, and organization of pre-clinical studies for on-site panels
• Lab upkeep, restocking supplies, safe disposal of wastes, cleaning, organizing
• Assist with the execution of on-site clinicals/human studies, working directly with panelist to take measurements, record data, collect samples, provide guidance on product use and records all safety/adverse event information
• Support Oral Care R&D research and Clinical activities

Requirements

• Must be able work as part of a team
• Strong adherence and vigilance in regard to job safety standards
• Sterile handling of samples and understanding of aseptic technique
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Strong understanding of scientific principles/concepts, general laboratory skills needed, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures, etc.
• Working schedule for Panel studies Monday-Thursday 6am to 11:30am. Ability to flex schedule during panel off weeks.
• Previous industry experience preferred but not required
• Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field
• Previous experience working with or around human source tissue preferred but not required
• Must be very reliable and adhere to the strict schedule timeframes
• Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance