Laboratory Assistant jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview

Our Element Iowa City location has a current opening for a part-time Lab Assistant to join our growing team. The Lab Assistant provides laboratory testing support to microbiologist/molecular scientists and managers. The position will consist of routine work such as general housekeeping, testing preparation, operation of laboratory equipment, and routine maintenance. Special tasks will be assigned by managers or microbiologists/molecular scientists on a daily basis.

This position will require approximately 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate would want to work first shift hours and be okay with weekend shifts (Sundays in particular). All initial training will be completed M-F, and then transition into weekend coverage. 

Responsibilities

• Process incoming specimens using proper safety handling guidelines, labeling of plates, using appropriate media, and properly streaking for isolation
• Preparing for runs including removal of panels from freezers, numbering of panels and tubes, and cracking of tubes
• Dispensing media using aseptic technique for storage of bacterial specimens
• Participates in all aspects of testing including subbing, inoculums, pipetting and inoculating panels
• Calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation
• Complies with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements of the laboratory

Skills / Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a laboratory science field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.