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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
About Us:
VMRD (Veterinary Medical Research and Development) researches, develops and manufactures veterinary diagnostic test kits and related reagents for distribution in nearly eighty countries. VMRD's services division performs specialized testing of raw materials, cells and seeds for the presence of adventitious agents according to regulatory guidelines for the global veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. VMRD delivers best in class products and services, making a positive impact on animal welfare through diagnostic laboratories, animal producers, veterinary vaccine manufacturers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and veterinarians globally.
VMRD's mission is to provide high quality products, services and support to our customers, and to provide a harmonious and rewarding work environment for our employees. As a family centric company, we appreciate work life balance and strive to follow the Golden Rule.