<p>Lab Assistant -Shipping & Receiving</p> <p>We are seeking a Lab Assistant to support our Microbiology laboratory operations. This role is essential for ensuring accurate testing by assisting with sample preparation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting general lab operations.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assist with cleaning and preparing glassware, plasticware, and laboratory equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Support preparation of media and diluents for microbial testing.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain laboratory organization and perform general housekeeping.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor inventory and restock consumables as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Dispose of biological waste safely and according to procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with Health & Safety guidelines, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).</p> </li><li> <p>Receive, prepare, and set-up samples for analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Enter data, choose analyses, log and approve samples using a LIMS database on a Windows computer workstation</p> </li><li> <p>Process and maintain client samples at correct temperatures</p> </li><li> <p>Segregate samples according to company procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with shipping of customer supplies including return coolers to customers</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with clients for clarification on orders as needed</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>High school diploma with a focus on applied sciences or laboratory studies.</p> </li><li> <p>Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.</p> </li></ul> <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive wages</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits package</p> </li><li> <p>Training and development programs</p> </li><li> <p>Team-building and social events</p> </li></ul> <p>Tue-Sat, 3pm - 12am</p>