Laboratory Assistant
23 days ago
Waltham
Job Description Job Description: Pay rate: $28/hr Onsite at Waltham, MA but facility moving to Cambridge, MA 02142 M-F schedule - possibility of daily and Sat OT 8 hr shift but may work 7am-4 or 9-5 depending on work load. Need to be available from 7a-5p Safety Shoes required (Steel Toe or Composite Toe) Dress Code: polo/button-up with regular khakis or slacks What were looking for: • High School diploma or GED is required; BA/BS Degree in science preferred., • Minimum 1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting highly desired. Undergraduate lab work will be considered, • Microsoft Office experience required with proficiency in Word and Excel., • Covid-19 vaccination required., • Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and can act independently., • High level of customer service skills with a professional, can-do demeanor., • Requires laboratory knowledge including using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests., • Able to lift 25 lbs., • Effective communication, both verbal and written, with customer and internal stakeholders required., • Ability to follow site protocols, policies, and procedures to stay safe, prioritize tasks, solve problems, ensure quality, and meet goals., • Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances required. In this role you will: • The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment., • Operational Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific groups, addressing their day-to-day lab operational needs and inquiries., • Lab Operations Compliance: Ensure adherence to all lab operations protocols and initiatives by science groups., • Inventory Management:, • Maintain accurate records and inventory of common lab supplies and equipment., • Coordinate with Avantor services teams (consumables, media/buffer, solvents, etc.) to meet lab needs., • Catalog and maintain certain common stock items to minimize storage needs., • Cold Storage Management: Organize and maintain cold storage space (deli fridges, -80C freezers, cryo units) for samples., • Equipment Maintenance:, • Coordinate with Lab Instrument Services (LIST) for equipment tagging, calibration, and maintenance., • Submit and track maintenance requests for lab equipment., • Facility Maintenance:, • Assist with the upkeep of common lab areas (consumable racks, western blot equipment, cold room, TC rooms, equipment rooms)., • Submit work orders for lab issues and follow up on progress., • Safety Compliance:, • Act as a safety committee representative, participating in safety walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations., • Assist with safety training for new hires., • Training & Support:, • Provide training to new hires on general lab procedures and equipment., • Assist with the lab coat program, including ordering, stocking, and communicating with vendors., • Communication:, • Attend department meetings and effectively communicate information between science groups, lab operations, and other relevant teams., • Space Optimization: Contribute to lab decluttering efforts and space utilization improvements., • General Lab Assistance:, • Perform basic lab work as directed by science team leads, within the scope of work and contract agreements., • Provide daily routine equipment assistance (e.g., checking solvent/buffer levels, calibration, instrument startup, waste handling).