Laboratory Assistant - La Jolla, United States - J. Craig Venter Institute

J. Craig Venter Institute
J. Craig Venter Institute
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La Jolla, United States

1 week ago

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Position Summary


This position is responsible for assisting Research Associates, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Staff Scientists, and Faculty with basic laboratory techniques, conducting preliminary data assessment and analysis, maintain records and enter data into the appropriate database(s).


Essential Functions

  • Receive and process samples to identify suitability
  • Prepare samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment
  • Perform laboratory testing, including pH and bacterial culturing
  • Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records
  • Label specimens accurately and distribute them to the appropriate department
  • Perform quality control as directed by the Laboratory Manager
  • Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies
  • Abides by environmental, health and safety policies and procedures. This includes reporting potential hazards and when necessary helping to implement solutions to ensure safety and respect for the environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Strictly adheres to all documented JCVI policies and procedures to include carrying out all functions required of Institute employees (i.e. completion of timesheets in an accurate and timely manner).

Prerequisites

  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of oneyear handson workrelated experience in a scientific and/or academic environment required. Associates degree or equivalent relevant education in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field preferred.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
  • Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to easily understand complex instructions
  • Able and willing to maintain strict level of confidentiality regarding laboratory results and records
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment
  • Familiarity with standard laboratory safety procedure

Work Environment
***The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
  • Ability to work in a confined area.
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to stand and/or sit for an extended period of time while working in the lab.

Physical Demands
***The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer and lab work
  • Light to moderate lifting is required
JCVI does not sponsor employment for this position.

JCVI does not provide relocation assistance for this position.
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