Lab Assistant
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

Lab Assistant/Glassware

Division / Dept.:

Lab Support/Glassware

Reports to Title:

GL/Assoc. GL

Job Family:

Lab Support

Summarized Purpose:

Performs assigned tasks such as gathering, washing, drying, and restocking glassware in a highly regulated environment. Performs daily work assignments accurately and in a timely manner. Work is performed in a clinical/GMP environment.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Essential Functions

• Perform any or all Glassware Washing functions to include oversight and performance of a variety of complex standard tasks and daily tasks in support of the Glassware Washing department.
• Assists/fulfills lab requests for glassware via email/RAM requests.
• Restocks lab cabinets with properly washed/inspected glassware.
• Maintains glass wash units to ensure proper functionality.
• Maintains 5S within glass wash rooms.
• Assists with monthly glassware inventory.
• Provides daily metrics and other required departmental statistics.
• Delivery/pickup of glassware across campus, when required.
• Solution/HPLC waste dumping throughout campus.
• Providing green tagging duties on equipment throughout campus.
• Performs work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner.

Job Complexity

Works on assignments that are routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Job Knowledge

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Supervision Received

Follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

Business Relationships

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of GLP/GCP
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong detail orientation
• Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to read, identify, and transcribe details accurately
• Ability to multi-task and handle high pressure situations
• Time management and organizational skills

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stands, twists waists, squats, and bends neck for 4--6 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Moderate lifting (or otherwise movement, carrying, setting, and placement)of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

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