Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States 22nd Century Healthcare Full time

Job Title : Laboratory Assistant

Location : Baltimore MD 21224

Duration : 3 Years to Permanent

Shift: 40 Hour/Week (Mon to Fri)

Onsite: Yes


This is at Federal Client


Overall Position Summary and Objectives:

  • Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and perform laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Operate laboratory equipment; prepares specimens and equipment for use, performs minor/preventive maintenance; updates staff on equipment problems, all issues and requirements.
  • Collect, prepare, and manage samples.
  • Analyzes, documentation on procedures with detailed reporting for use by senior staff.
  • Provides laboratory experience needed to order, maintain and sterilize laboratory supplies .
  • Maintains the inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
  • Advises staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.


Min Education:

  • Bachelor's


Certifications & Licenses:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or other related field



Field of Study:

  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Physiology


Skills:

  • Experience working with lab equipment
  • Performing biological research
  • Knowledge in managing hazardous waste


Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.

  • Performs sample management and storage.
  • Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.
  • Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
  • Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
  • Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples.
  • Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.


Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.

  • Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.
  • Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
  • Assemble, manipulate and format test results.
  • Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct statistical analysis.
  • Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
  • Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
  • Analyze, summarize and interpret data obtained from research studies; evaluate for completeness and validity.
  • Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings.
  • Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.


Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

  • Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
  • Clean glassware and microscopic slides.
  • Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels.
  • Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.


Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

  • Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
  • Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
  • Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis. qualitative analysis.
  • Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.


Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.

  • Performs routine equipment maintenance.
  • Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
  • Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
  • Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
  • Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
  • Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.


Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

  • Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
  • Train new staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.


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