Junior Lab Analyst

Position : Junior Lab Analyst

Location: Thompson St. TN 37179

Type: 3 months possible ext

Pay: $20/hr on W2

Summary

Responsible for managing or performing work in some or all of the following areas; assisting scientists and engineers in lab environment (collect sample, perform biological or chemical analysis), setting controlled research experiments, day to day coordination or lab projects.

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Technical Analysis work is focused on chemical or biological analyses in support of scientific research or quality testing including.
• Planning, designing, and conducting laboratory experiments to test the physical and/or chemical specifications of various substances, materials, and products to inform scientific research.
• Estimating the resources and time required to conduct an experiment and monitoring performance to ensure these targets are met.
• Collecting, preparing, and testing samples and recording observations
• Preparing detailed reports with recommendations, applications, and conclusions Performing routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order

Requirements:

• Experienced in PCR technologies, ISO 17025 knowledge, experienced in use of petri film, cultural plating methods, anaerobic plating methods.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of ISO 17025 .
• Knowledge of cross-contamination management/mitigation in laboratories.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique .
• Experience and skill in using computers, filling out spreadsheets (Excel), Word, ELN, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Practical laboratory skills and ability to troubleshoot/maintain complex laboratory instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of biological risk control plans, laboratory safety, chemical management.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Biology, Chemistry or related fields
• 2-3 years in a laboratory environment, ability to lift 40 lbs