What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at MycoWorks?
Job Summary
MycoWorks is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support our Fine Mycelium Research and Development teams in the Technology Development department (Tech Dev). The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, sometimes ambiguous work environment. The lab assistant will be responsible for day-to-day lab operations, basic equipment maintenance, ordering, and stocking. It will be the lab assistant's responsibility to support the Technology Development team by ensuring efficient laboratory operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a shared consumable and chemical stock for Tech dev teams while maintaining an accurate inventory includes ordering, shipping and receiving.
- Clean, sterilize and stock laboratory glassware, plasticware and other support equipment
- Preparation of material, equipment and media for Tech dev teams
- Assist in installation of equipment and instrumentation
- Work with procurement, facilities and supply chain teams to facilitate site to site material transfer
- Support and help implement lab safety practices i.e. safety signage
- Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure equipment maintenance and repair including eye wash stations, autoclaves etc
- Coordinate with the EH S team for waste pick up.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience i.e. lab services, food or restaurant service
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven safety track record
- Customer oriented mindset
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs
- Working knowledge of computer applications i.e. MS Word, Excel or Google docs
- Experience within laboratory setting, 5S and kanban system a plus
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The targeted base pay for this role is $28/hr - $32. The actual pay is dependent on other factors such as training, skills, work experience and business needs. The target pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role is also eligible for benefits and equity.
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Salary : $28 - $32