Laboratory Assistant
Crete Analytical Laboratory
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
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 Laboratory Assistant in 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 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
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