A Lab Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting scientific research and laboratory operations. They assist in conducting experiments, preparing samples, and maintaining lab equipment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of lab procedures are essential for success in this role.
Lab Assistants are vital in industries like healthcare, education, and scientific research, contributing to important discoveries and innovations.
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1. Lab Assistant
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
- We are looking for a Lab Assistant in 8020 West Doe Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 USA. Your mission will be to:
- Maintain clean laboratory by discarding waste and cleaning and sanitizing countertops, walls, floors, shelves, equipment, sinks, water baths etc using cleaning solvents.
- Maintain clean laboratory by properly storing chemicals, reagents and supplies. Maintain adequate stock of these materials.
- Clean and decontaminate equipment, glassware, metal instruments, sinks, water baths, tables, and test panels, using solvents, water, acetone bath, and cloth or hot-air drier, brushes, and rags, etc.
- Prepare and use cleaning solutions according to specifications.
- Perform quality control checks such as temperature checks, balance verification or detergent residue testing as required by department leadership.
- Assist other laboratory personnel performing testing procedures as instructed by department leadership.
- Maintain equipment, supplies and instrumentation in working order to perform
- necessary preventative maintenance for operating departments.
- Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities.
- Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
- Ensure a safe working environment for laboratory.
- Participate in audits.
- Maintain inventory, rotate supply, discard expired dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership.
- Completes assigned tasks under supervision of department leadership, while working with team to accomplish department goals
- Perform opening and closing duties as assigned department leadership.
- Clean glassware and other containers and return to laboratory for use.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
YOUR PROFILE
Profile: High School diploma or GED. Entry-level position.
Work Environment: The incumbent works in a laboratory with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. The incumbent works in a laboratory with increased temperatures near the autoclave and washer. The incumbent is required to wear masks, laboratory coat and insulated gloves when working with media. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds is necessary when loading and preparing samples. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a standing position. The incumbent may spend infrequent time in a motor vehicle for sample pick up and delivery purposes.
Pay: $17.50/hr
Schedule: Thursday – Monday 6AM to 3PM on average, shift is completed when all work is completed for the day
No previous lab experience required!
WHY JOIN US?
- Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
- Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
- Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
- Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
- Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
2. Accounts Assistant
Calcey is a global boutique software product engineering firm with offices in the USA, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. For two decades, we have delivered bespoke digital products for startups, SMEs, and global corporations including PayPal, Stanford University, and the Wikimedia Foundation. Recognized as one of the best workplaces in the IT/ITeS sector, we take pride in nurturing a culture where passion thrives. Calcey’s Colombo office requires an Accounts Assistant.
What We’re Looking For
The Accounts Assistant should be a dynamic, results-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. He or she will be responsible for data collection and assisting in the finalization of company financials.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in finalizing monthly accounts and complete project-related reconciliations for the group companies before the assigned deadlines
- Keep track records on payments and contracts signed
- Maintain a good working relationship with outside vendors
- Maintaining an adequate inventory of the company’s assets and office supplies
- Maintaining a petty cash expenses ledger and preparing an analysis of the company expenses
- Monitoring the use of office supplies and equipment
- Assisting in the operations of the company
- Assisting the Senior Management and other staff as requested
- Perform additional duties in line with the current role as and when requested
- We Expect You To Have
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in a corporate entity, handling accounting and operational functions
- Partly qualified in AAT/CIMA/CA/CMA
- High standard of technical, analytical, and reporting skills
- Previous work experience in an audit firm can be considered as an added advantage
- Computer literacy and knowledge of accounting software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- It’s Great If You Have
Ability to understand, adapt, initiate, implement processes, and operate in a changing and sometimes undefined environment
Analytical thinking and planning, communication, problem-solving, good judgment, and the ability to influence others positively is required
Ability to effectively communicate even when the information is sensitive/difficult
Demonstrate the ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ethical, Courageous, Transparent, Imaginative, Candid, and Responsible
Compensation: A highly attractive compensation package pegged to the US dollar awaits the right individual.