Testing Services Lab Assistant, Part Time

Company: VMRD, Inc., Pullman, WA

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Type: Part Time, Hourly

Department: Testing Services (Biotech)

Job Summary:

The part-time Lab Assistant supports the Testing Services Lab Technicians and Technologists in daily laboratory operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs
• Cleaning of labs and biosafety cabinets
• Equipment verification and maintenance
• Restocking of lab supplies daily/weekly
• Ability to work in a hood, measure liquids and weigh ingredients, use a pipette, work with chemicals and maintain a sterile environment
• Generic reagent generation, as needed
• Maintain paperwork as per all related SOPs and Quality Manual
• Archive and management of electronic records
• When experienced and competent, position may:
  • Record incoming samples as needed
  • Labeling of flasks, plates and slides as needed for weekly assays
  • Assist in performance of some routine testing as assigned
  • Handling inoculated cultures, (virus, bacteria, fungal)
  • Assist in training of new personnel if needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Treats others with mutual respect and regard
• Completes work with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail and exhibits constancy and reliability
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Good verbal and information technology skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work in a time sensitive environment

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• Previous work experience in a lab environment

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College level course work in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. (Standing and/or sitting)
• Frequently moves lab materials weighing up to 40lbs

Pay Range Data:

• This position pays $18.00 per hour.

Schedule:

• This is a part-time job during business hours. Additional hours may be available during school breaks and summer schedules. The incumbent needs to be able to work at least 3 to 4-hour blocks in the morning or afternoon between 6:00am and 7:00pm. Good attendance is paramount.

Part Time Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays (4hrs each)
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event per WPSL
• 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

VMRD, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources by email at HR@vmrd.com or phone at 509.336.4467. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, available at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

Background Check, Education Verification, Work Authorization