Lab Assistant

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Our work is a story of global impact.

Discover Impactful Work:
Assists with loading and unloading instruments. Participates in scheduled instrument maintenance to include startup and shutdown as directed by supervisor. Works with various teams and assists with the maintenance of laboratory systems and resources. Assists with preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions and aliquoting of specimens.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes decisions regarding sample quantity and quality based on predetermined criteria.
• Builds work lists and plate diagrams to aid team in daily operations.
• Enters laboratory results into database under supervision of team member.
• Aliquots specimen, prepares reagents and pipettes/aliquots reagents.
• Maintains pipette calibration for all areas of the laboratory.
• Maintains completed daily specimen storage area per laboratory department.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains pipettes calibration for all areas of the laboratory.
• Work with various teams to assist in the maintenance of laboratory systems and resources and assist aliquoting of specimens.
• Maintains calendar of Preventive maintenance/calibration of lab instrumentation and ensures it remains on schedule and properly prioritized throughout the day given the changing business requirements

Requirements:

• Higher Nitec or Diploma in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology, Chemistry or equivalent. No experience required.
• Work schedule of Monday-Friday, working hours 10am - 7pm.