Responsibilities

• Performing routine laboratory experiments in a timely fashion, under the direction of a supervisor and according to established protocols to support project deadlines
• Independently and routinely generating processes tissue samples in a timely fashion and according to established requirements
• Assisting in various development and process improvement projects under the direction of a supervisor
• Providing clear reports of process variables, results, and basic data analysis
• Assisting with ordering, performing general lab maintenance activities such as maintaining laboratory safety documentation, biohazardous waste disposal, reagent batching, and tissue inventory
• Maintaining clear, thorough, and accurate records
• Regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Performing data analysis and review milestones under direction of supervisor
• Following all applicable Company test methods, work instructions, S.O.P.’s, and guidelines

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience in an academic or industry laboratory setting
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High-energy and motivated worker with proven ability to learn and act on dynamic information at a rapid pace
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to follow oral and written instructions in a laboratory environment
• Excellent organizational skills to support laboratory functions
• Ability to time manage multiple laboratory tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with basic laboratory assays (e.g. BCA, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blots)
• Ability to quickly learn and develop technical skills in laboratory environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Experience processing and handling human and animal tissue
• Understanding of laboratory safety procedures and good laboratory practices
• Facile in a laboratory environment and with record keeping
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel