Research Associate I

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Responsible for overseeing and executing the production process for microbiological culture media, dilution media, and other laboratory reagents including but not limited to buffers and stock solutions.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory consumables, including receiving/stocking and coordination of ordering needs with the Laboratory Manager and Relations Officer (LMRO).
Responsible for laboratory upkeep and maintenance.
Responsible for the operation and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
Responsible for keeping current on all departmental SOPs.
Responsible for promoting a culture of safety and compliance within the R&D Laboratory by always donning appropriate PPE and adhering to all laboratory safety protocols.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation of microbiological culture media, dilution media, buffers, stock solutions, and other reagents pursuant to company SOPs.
Entering data pertaining to laboratory inventory, checklist completion, and reagent preparation into relevant laboratory databases.
Receiving of incoming laboratory reagents and coordination with the LMRO to add all new SDS sheets and other relevant documentation to the laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan pursuant to company SOPs.
Receiving of incoming laboratory consumables, including the stocking of consumables in the laboratory workspace and the storing of excess supplies in designated storage areas pursuant to company SOPs.
Completion of tasks detailed in daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory maintenance checklists pursuant to company SOPs.
Execution of daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual maintenance checklists for laboratory equipment relevant to media preparation, including analytical balances, pH probes, and autoclaves.
Adherence to all safety-related policies and procedures including the donning of appropriate PPE, strict compliance with labelling requirements and other components of the BiOWiSH Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Uphold all company policies including Anti-Trust (and international equivalent) compliance and compliance with EH&S policies.
Timely review of all departmental SOPs following approved company processes.
Contribute to BiOWiSH initiatives as a member of the global team.
Other duties as directed by Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Associate level degree in related science field (minimum) or Bachelor of Science (preferred) degree in biology, chemistry, or any relevant natural science.
Minimum 1 year of relevant wet laboratory experience.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, word, Outlook).
Strong written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent team player.
Strong attention to detail.
Works well independently and in a team context.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Desire for continuous learning.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work is performed in-person in a laboratory work environment.
The candidate must be able to lift up to 40lbs in the course of receiving shipments of laboratory consumables.
The candidate must be willing to engage in repetitive laboratory processes, such as aliquoting of microbiological media and diluents, for most of the workday.
Minimal exposure to physical risk.

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