Laboratory Assistant 1
eTeam Inc
Durham, North Carolina, United States
$20-$21 an hour
Temporary
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Title : Laboratory Assistant 1
Location : Research Triangle Park, NC - 27709
Duration : 5-6 Months Contract
Pay Rate : $20.00 - $21.00 / hr on w2
Must Experience Include :
- Experience in PCR (1-2 years),
- Bacterial Transformation (1-2 years),
- Experience working in a greenhouse.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree with a focus in science.
- Research experience preferred.
- Must be a team player and able to collaborate with other members of the lab.
Job Description :
- Performs research activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment.
- Records observations and measurements and reports results.
- Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment.
- Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.
- Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Production :
- Supervise and coordinate on the manufacturing of active ingredients and intermediates into raw materials including guiding and assisting more junior employees.
- Operate and troubleshoot escalated issues for various formulating equipment.
- Perform routine and non-routine operations safely and efficiently.
- Execute all phases of crop protection or seed production for e.g., small-seeded vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, squash, to ensure a high quality, reliable, and timely supply is delivered to the facility.
- Coordinate third party cleaning vendors, off-site inventory management and communication of scheduling, priorities and shipping needs between stakeholders, and work with specialists to test / implement new production concepts.
Skills :
- Greenhouse experience preferred
- Ability to perform all physical duties required in greenhouse operations under adverse conditions
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to work in unsupervised situations
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment and adherence to excellent stewardship practices
- Ability to use MS office software and other databases efficiently
Education :
Bachelor's degree heavily preferred; will consider a two year in science if candidate has prior research experience
Required Skills :
- PCR, LABORATORY, OPERATIONS, CHEMISTRY, PLANT MAINTENANCE, BIOASSAYS, DATA COLLECTION, SAMPLING, SORTING
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