Laboratory Assistant

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant II

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Summary of Job:

Responsible for receiving, accessioning, managing, organizing, and archiving laboratory samples using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) following CLIA regulations and AskBio policies. Supports downstream analysis, inventory management, laboratory operations, chain of custody, equipment maintenance, and documentation activities in a regulated laboratory environment.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is required
• Experience in a CLIA or regulated laboratory required
• Prior experience working in an industry lab setting and familiarity with lab consumables and common reagents
• Ability to multitask among multiple projects and teams, and work in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of troubleshooting independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple communication platforms, including e-mail, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint sites
• Able to lift 20 to 35 pounds

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field with 1 year of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant work experience

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with LabVantage preferred

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Receive, accession, and manage samples using laboratory information management system (LIMS) following CLIA regulations and AskBio policies
• Identify, sort, and organize samples from LIMS in preparation for downstream analysis by scientific staff
• Coordinate sample requests, manage confirmation of sample receipt, and resolve sample discrepancies with external vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Prepare samples for archiving based on internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulations
• Maintain inventories of reagents and materials needed for internal projects to support the timely execution of lab work
• Ensure lab areas are clean and organized, and that equipment, supplies, and raw materials are available for use
• Receive shipments and assist with maintaining the chain of custody for the samples (especially for the CLIA lab)
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment, including temperature control units
• Adhere to the environmental monitoring system when it calls
• Maintain critical data and metadata within LIMS, including but not limited to Consumables, Electronic Worksheets, Test Methods, and support post-implementation optimization and continuous improvement efforts