Laboratory Assistant performs research activities in a laboratory environment to aid in the planning, designing, and conducting of experiments. Collects, prepares, and tests samples and records measurements or observations. Being a Laboratory Assistant prepares reports detailing results and conclusions, applications, and methodology. Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on lab equipment to ensure working order. Additionally, Laboratory Assistant assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials and the ordering and stocking of materials and equipment. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Laboratory Assistant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Laboratory Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Date: Oct 29, 2024
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Tactical Edge Communications Group leads efforts in resilient tactical data links, long-range effects, leveraging commercial communications and AI, and counter-comms.
Core focus areas include development of adaptive communications waveforms, novel digital signal processing techniques to enhance or mitigate spectral interactions, counter-comms techniques and rapid prototype of communications systems for tactical platforms.
Primary responsibility will be to help ensure smooth coordination and management of all administrative activities for a highly dynamic office. This will include managing Group training requirements, supporting onboarding and offboarding of new employees, coordinating meeting arrangements, standardizing and organizing Group processes, and supporting various special projects as needed. Additional responsibilities include calendar management, answering phones, booking travel, processing expense vouchers, escorting visitors, processing electronic shopping carts and PCard purchases, maintaining supplies, typing memoranda, entering timesheets, filing both paper and electronic information, and processing a variety of Laboratory forms.
The candidate must be able to set priorities, and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Must be able to work effectively with a broad range of levels both within and outside the organization. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite is required. Experience with SAP/SRM and electronic document management systems is preferred.
Position requires handling of classified material.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41644
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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