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Laboratory Assistant I - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.
  • Athens, GA
  • $28–$30 Per Hour
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Job Description

Title: Laboratory Assistant I
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: Athens, GA 30601 (Onsite)
Required: CLINICAL LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Duties:
  • Support daily laboratory operations and staff to meet Client's Animal Health's Discovery needs. 
  • The incumbent will assist the laboratory team in insect rearing activities, daily lab maintenance, and may contribute to internal drug screening activities.
  • Operations of the Parasitology Research team, including internal drug screening and insect rearing activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support daily insect husbandry activities. Many of these activities are repetitive and will need to be performed in an independent manner once trained.
  • Contribute to daily operations in support of parasitology research, including but not limited to reagent preparation, cleaning, consumables stocking, and specific steps in assay execution.
  • Maintain track of laboratory equipment, maintenance schedules and supplies and place orders as needed.
  • Ensure proper reception, storage and disposal of laboratory materials.
  • Initiate and complete tasks in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
  • Perform all activities in compliance with safety protocols, legislative expectations of regulatory agencies, as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
  • Learn basic operation of automation software and equipment, leading to occasional independent operation with minimal support from other scientists.
Requirements:
  • College coursework in biology or equivalent. Applicants with advanced degrees (such as MS or PhD) will not be considered for this role.
  • Experience in insect or ectoparasite rearing and maintenance.
  • Ability to perform activities using aseptic technique.
  • Track record of reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team.
  • Fluency in English.
Education:    
Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities
  • 2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting within a research company or academic institution.
  • 1+ years of experience working in a vivarium or insectary maintaining insect or ectoparasite colonies. Experience rearing insects

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Numbers & Facts

LocationAthens, GA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$28–$30 Per Hour
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded2002
Websitehttp://www.talentburst.com/

About Company

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

Skills

  • Academic Researchunmatched
  • Animal Careunmatched
  • Animal Husbandryunmatched
  • Asepsisunmatched
  • Assaysunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Order Suppliesunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched

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