What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at AB Agri?
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Plantation, FL, USA
Are you organised, a good communicator and enjoy being part of a team with a desire to learn? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
AB Vista Lab Services operate form laboratories in Ystrad Mynach, Wales and Plantation, USA offering testing to our customers. Working in a team to support the overall running of the Laboratory by collecting and logging samples into the laboratory management system, preparing samples for analysis (for e.g. enzyme activities such as phytase and xylanase, ELISA, NIR, other biochemistry) and assisting scientists with running and reporting of these laboratory tests.
Other responsibilities include:
- Receiving and logging samples into the computer system (Laboratory Information Management System also known as LIMS)
- Preparation and weighing of samples ready for analysis
- Data collection and data entry
- Checking a variety of laboratory equipment to ensure its within calibration limits and re-calibration if necessary
- Potential/opportunities to learn other lab duties and perform some testing subject to training
To be successful in this role some of the things we are looking for:
- High attention to detail with the ability to follow both written and verbal technical instructions
- Comfortable working with numbers with high level of accuracy
- Previous experience of using computer systems or excel for data entry or recording information
- Interest in science would be beneficial
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory environment would be desired
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $17.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Family leave
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $0