Laboratory Assistant - Day / Graveyard Shift
ALS
- Reno, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment by following established safety rules and regulations and ALS best practices.
- Report all safety concerns to the Supervisor or Manager and participate in incident investigations when required.
- Operate and maintain analytical balances in accordance to ALS procedures.
- Accurately weigh pulp samples within ALS established weight ranges and standardized work instructions.
- Inspect prepared pulp samples for poor homogeneity ( non- uniform grain sizes)
- Identify poorly prepared pulp samples and report to the supervisor or Manager.
- Repost all quality concerns to supervisor including equipment problems and suspected sample mix-ups while weighing. Corrects the problem with assistance from supervisor.
- Use Webview to locate, transport and update disposition of client samples by workorder or digestion run number.
- Wash labware using correct lab procedures to prevent cross contamination and maintain a good circulation of available test tubes and racks.
- Safely dispose sample solution waste using correct lab procedures.
- Recommend ideas for safety, quality or productivity improvements.
- May create digestion run batches on Webview with assistance.
- May assist in training new employees.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager/ Supervisor.
- Basic computer skills in using software applications required;
- Good hand eye coordination;
- Good listening skills;
- Good organizational skills;
- Quality and detail oriented individual;
- Ability to work independently or under supervision;
- Basic English communication skills required (verbal and written).
- Minimum of 6 months’ work experience in a production oriented environment.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs;
- Ability to sit and/or stand at a computer for up to 7.5 hours;
- Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
- Pay Transparency
- Structured wage increases.
- Comprehensive benefit package including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)