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Charles River Laboratories

Laboratory Assistant - Lab Support (Temp)

Horsham, PAPosted 1 weeks ago

Job Description

Job Description

This is a Full Time (40 hours/week) Temp Position (6 months to 1 year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
⦁ Clean and sanitize hallways, labs, and test article preparation rooms.
⦁ May be responsible for preparing simple lab solutions (ex. Bleach) 
⦁ Monitor and maintain inventory of assigned areas (ex. PPE Stations, Hazard waste boxes, glassware, etc).
⦁ Order supplies for the lab and departments (ex. cleaning supplies, glassware, etc)
⦁ Pickup and deliver packages from receiving in a timely manner.
⦁ Assist with melting wax, printing labels for specimen collection.
⦁ Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance, as needed. 
⦁ Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
⦁ Submit Work Orders for equipment or facility issues.
⦁ Prep cages, glassware and supplies for autoclaving.
⦁ Perform Pest Control checks of areas and document as per SOP.
⦁ Perform test article and control article discards under a fume hood.
⦁ Assist with the receipt and documentation of feed and bedding.
⦁ Perform and document weekly eye wash checks.
⦁ Assist in the breakdown and setup of study rooms.
⦁ Perform weekly census of animals.
⦁ Collaborate with technical staff in Operations, Pathology and Lab Sciences.
⦁ Assist in the archiving of non-study/study/ facility data (ex. cage wash forms).
⦁ Assist with clerical duties (ex. filing, making copies, etc.).
⦁ Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is between $17.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
⦁ Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
⦁ Experience: None
⦁ Certification/Licensure: None
⦁ Other: Must be detail-oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures. Good verbal communication skills required. Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

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Wilmington, Massachusetts, US
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