Laboratory Assistant Analytical Chemistry
27 days ago
Fairfield
Job Description One of the nation’s largest independent testing facilities seeks a Laboratory Assistant for our Analytical Chemistry Lab with a minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP regulated facility. Job Type: Full-time. Base Hours: 7:30AM – 4:30PM Monday through Friday MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and meet the educational and experience requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for miscellaneous tasks throughout the lab, including cleaning, ordering, discarding of solutions, organizing supplies, and retrieving and returning samples from sample storage. This includes all of the following:, • Clean, dry and store glassware for laboratory use, • Clean laboratory equipment, benches and facility, as required, • Prepares cleaning solutions in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions, • Transports laboratory solvent wastes and/or samples to appropriate storage rooms, as required, • Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods, • Assist with inventory process for laboratory, • Check the expiration dates of the standards, and chemicals; remove the expired chemicals, & dispose of them according to SOP’s, • Perform basic lab techniques, to assist Analytical Chemists/Management EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Some college science courses preferred, • At least one year experience in bio/pharmaceutical laboratory COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Strong communication skills, written and oral, with an attention to detail, • Basic computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook OTHER KNOWEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Work efficiently, and perform responsibilities in compliance with GMP, work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures, • Self motivated and have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team, • Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, and be adaptable, with a positive attitude, • Ability to wear/use personal protective equipment as required, such as lab coat, goggles, gloves, masks, etc., • Have organized and logical thinking, • Capable of working in a fast paced environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials, and use of computer monitor screen frequently. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionConsumer Product Testing Company is a worldwide leader in the contract laboratory testing of cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialty chemicals. Since 1975, our staff has assisted clients with their testing needs from conception to completion. Our technical staff has extensive experience that is used to assist clients through each phase of the testing process. Our Quality Assurance and Regulatory staff monitors compliance to our internal SOPs and applicable regulations. We attribute our growth to our dedication to the needs of our clients. Well known for our superior customer service, we become an integral part of our clients' team, providing timely, reliable, accurate, and reproducible results.Consumer Product Testing Company is a worldwide leader in the contract laboratory testing of cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialty chemicals. Since 1975, our staff has assisted clients with their testing needs from conception to completion. Our technical staff has extensive experience that is used to assist clients through each phase of the testing process. Our Quality Assurance and Regulatory staff monitors compliance to our internal SOPs and applicable regulations. We attribute our growth to our dedication to the needs of our clients. Well known for our superior customer service, we become an integral part of our clients' team, providing timely, reliable, accurate, and reproducible results.
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