Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago


Chantilly, United States FoodChain ID Group, Inc Part time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany InformationFoodChain ID, Inc. is expanding its (US) Testing team. Founded in 1996 with headquarters in Fairfield, Iowa, and offices in the U.S., Belgium, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Serbia, Thailand, and the U.K., FoodChain ID’s mission is to support sustainable and socially responsible food production through certification, technical solutions, and testing services.
FoodChain ID Testing provides world-class laboratory testing and consulting services that empower food, feed, and agricultural companies to succeed in a complex ever-changing global market.SummaryA Laboratory Assistant will execute all aspects of daily business operations in Sample Preparation and assist with non-technical activities in the DNA Testing laboratory.  An ideal candidate will work effectively with all team members to ensure that our customers receive on-time and accurate delivery of test results and services in alignment with our quality system requirements.Responsibilities
  • Understanding of testing requirements and concepts
  • Prioritize and prepare all customer samples for analytical testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Identify and assist in resolving anomalous events
  • Maintain accurate records for traceability through all department procedures
  • Responsible for calibration and verification of specific equipment and their accompanying records
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of work experience
  • Interpersonal/Communication Skills
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear, organized, detail-oriented
    • Offers and receives useful and constructive feedback
    • Able to establish and maintain effective work relationships in a team based environment
  • Personal Skills
    • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
    • Able to work efficiently under deadlines
    • Dependable and punctual work schedule
    • Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
  • Business Skills
    • Effectively meet customer needs while taking responsibility for customer satisfaction
    • Undertake all necessary training to maintain the knowledge and expertise required to meet the changing demands of the position and business
  • Technology Literacy
    • Proficiency with operation of desktop computers
    • MS Excel, Outlook
Language SkillsRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Mathematical SkillsPerform everyday math in order to complete job-related tasks.Reasoning AbilityInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to the standard operating procedures; and rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is required to sit with repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at a desktop or mobile keyboard.
Specific vision conditions include close vision reading.  It requires the ability to operate a computer and phone.  Employees must have reliable transportation.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is occasionally exposed to hazardous material, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Work is performed primarily indoors in an office and/or laboratory setting. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including lab coat and gloves.  The employee will operate equipment properly as described in the owner’s manual and according to SOP specifications.Position Type and Expected Working Hours Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.TravelThe employee may be required to travel.Additional DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO StatementFoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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