Laboratory Assistant

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Job description

Kelly Science has several immediate openings for a Laboratory Assistant for our growing client near Mount Prospect, IL

Pay: $15/hr-$16/hr

Responsibilities:

Performs laboratory support responsibilities in a fast-paced production environment; preparation of
microbiological samples & media, cleaning, waste disposal, and basic maintenance functions.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Sterilize and dispose biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Prepare media and reagents to support microbiology testing, ensuring products are
documented, aliquoted, labelled and quality control specifications are met.
• Perform and document routine laboratory maintenance tasks such as sample archiving, basic
equipment monitoring, waste disposal and cleaning (laboratory and labware).
• Assist Lab Techs in sample preparation and weighing of test items, as required.
• Adhere to lab safety procedures and reporting standards.
• Follow written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• As needed, perform shipping/receiving duties and keep external/customer facing areas clear.
• Other duties may be assigned to assist with the operations of the lab.
Competencies
• Communication Proficiency.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliability.
• Attention to Detail.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
Required Education and Experience
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates ability to work with a team.
• Able to multitask.
• Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

Kelly® Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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