Lab Assistant Analytical
Req ID #: 224389
Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA
What you’ll do
Assist technicians in performing routine laboratory tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performance of the following, as applicable: prepare media and laboratory solutions; prepare and titrate microbial and viral stocks; prepare and stain spot slides; prepare primers and probes; isolate and purify DNA, RNA, and/or proteins.
- Coordinate instrument maintenance; calibrate laboratory equipment; record laboratory temperature readings.
- Order, log in and restock supplies; remove laboratory waste; coordinate shipments; interact with personnel from outside the department.
- Make detailed observations and maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work.
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in laboratory maintenance.
- Efficiently organize, prioritize and plan work schedule.
What you’ll need
- Education: High School or G.E.D. or higher education.
- Experience: 0-1 years related experience in industry.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Certification/Licensure: None.
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- Vacation and Holiday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value Added Programs
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition and Referral Program
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Fitness Reimbursement and Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
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