Laboratory Assistant jobs in Durham, NC

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
• 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

Last updated : 2024-02-25