Lab Assistant

Client Overview:

Our client is a highly regulated production company in the food and ingredients industry. They are a small company that values people who are true team players. They very strictly follow safety and food regulatory standards. The company has a small QC laboratory, and they are looking to hire a Lab Assistant. The culture is friendly and professional.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$52k - $55k

Position Overview:

The Lab Assistant conducts wet-chemistry and instrumental tests on food products, including moisture and pH analyses. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a Bachelor's in the sciences who is looking for a long-term, steady position. This is a direct hire role with a competitive benefits package and job stability. This is Monday- Friday daytime hours, 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities of the Lab Assistant:

• The Lab Assistant will be assisting with sample preparation, testing, documentation, and general laboratory support.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accurately weigh, measure, mix, and test materials.
• Performing wet chemistry and instrumental testing to evaluate physical and chemical properties.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inspection-ready workbench and laboratory space.
• Entering, reviewing, and verifying test data with attention to accuracy and traceability.
• Managing chemical, sample, and consumable inventory to ensure supplies are stocked and organized.
• Adhering strictly to all safety protocols to maintain a safe and professional laboratory environment.
• Helping out the lab and facility as needed with other related tasks.

Required Experience/Skills for the Lab Assistant:

• The Lab Assistant will need hands-on experience handling chemicals, managing waste disposal, and documenting experimental results (academic experience is great!).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Ability to independently calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Chemistry Lab Assistant:

• Professional communication skills and a dependable, detail-oriented work style.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry and documentation.
• A positive attitude with a strong willingness to contribute within a team environment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field is required for the Lab Assistant role.
• If the degree is in progress, but not yet completed, that can be acceptable as long as 60 hours of the sciences have been completed.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• 401(K) contribution.
• Fully covered medical option.
• Sick days.
• No weekend or evening work expected.