Lab Assistant

About the Company

Established in 1993, AnaSpec, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated proteomics and genomics solutions™ for worldwide life science research. As a subsidiary of Eurogentec, AnaSpec offers expertise in peptides, detection reagents, antibodies, assay kits, oligonucleotides, and qPCRs. AnaSpec carries a broad product line of biochemicals and reagents for basic research, high-throughput screening and drug discovery.

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our laboratory facilities, which is key to our mission of assisting scientists and researchers around the world in their quest to make a difference in disease research and drug discovery. With a commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to make a meaningful impact in the scientific community and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and maintain good written documentation of experiments.
• Peptide washing, reaction vessel washing and peptide weighing.
• Back up to hazardous waste removal.
• Assist in loading of solvents.
• Follows protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.
• Oversee fraction checking and lyophilization of projects.
• Ensure implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of QMS through SOP documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· 2-3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.

· Able to lift 50 lbs. regularly, push and pull up to 400 lbs.

· Prepare raw material, reagents, solvents, solution for production chemists.

· Focus on maintaining and calibrating lab equipment, or on taking specific measurements from numerous samples of substances.

· Maintain equipment by picking up, cleaning, washing, and distributing as needed.

· Keep lab supplies ready by inventorying stock.

· Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures

· Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety tasks

· Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.

· Assist in projects as deemed necessary.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

· Familiarity with working with multi-national companies is a plus.

· Must have great communication skills.

• Team player and self-motivated

AnaSpec, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, short-term & long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, sick and vacation pay and other benefits!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person