Lab Services Assistant

SALARY

$20.67 - $25.84

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, receives samples from customers and logs them into a Laboratory Information Management System. This position also performs routine analyses and quality control checks as well as calibration and verification of essential lab equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receive and log collected samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Retrieve and keep up to date Customer information in LIMS.
• Update and maintain sample field data and analyses in LIMS.
• Perform routine analysis and quality control as required by regulation and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on samples received.
• Perform, record, update, and maintain inventory and consumables log.
• Daily monitoring and recording of laboratory metrics including but not limited to:
  • Temperature of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and incubators
  • Balance verification checks
• Calibration and verification of essential laboratory equipment.
• Preparing solutions and washing glassware

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Control site access through use of intercoms and surveillance systems.
• Some analysis as requested, under supervision, in the microbiology laboratory.
• Determine and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures. 
• Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications. 
• Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. 
• Skill with organization and attention to detail. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies. 
• Ability to work independently under general instructions. 
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing. 
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier. 
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks. 
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly. 
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
• Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Ability to work within a set schedule.
• Incumbent is subject to dust, fume/odor, chemical, mechanical, electrical, radiation, explosive and biological hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years data entry or related experience.
• 1-2 years customer service or related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Some college in a science related field
• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with a LIMS

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check
• Drug and Alcohol Screening

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.