Laboratory Assistant-McGowan Institute

Job Summary

Performs general laboratory tasks, maintains inventory and equipment and orders supplies and parts, performs quality control testing, and assists other staff.

Essential Functions

Required to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature. Will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with hazardous materials (e.g. pathogens or chemicals).

Physical Effort

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