Job Description

Laboratory Assistants are responsible for performing a wide variety of research laboratory tasks and experiments, making detailed observations, analyzing data and interpreting results.  They maintain laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.  They may also write reports, summaries, and protocols regarding experiments.  A Laboratory Assistant performs limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments. 

Essential Functions

1. Reorder and restock laboratory supplies as needed
2. Show extreme care when documenting and recording laboratory processes
3. Maintain knowledge of all laboratory devices and equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent organizational skills required
2. Excellent phone, verbal and written communication skills required
3. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and knowledge of laboratory equipment is required
4. The ability to maintain customer and business confidentiality is required
5. The ability to recognize safety is of utmost importance at all times is required
6. Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, and read documents and manuals
7. Incumbent must have the ability to think objectively under stressful conditions  

Computer Skills

Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel desired

Physical Demands and Efforts

The physical demands described here are representative of those that could be expected of an employee in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Incumbent will be expected to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking within and between departments for an entire shift; up to 8 hours or more a day.  Must be capable of communicating with others both verbally and in writing; will be expected to use hands or fingers to manipulate equipment other than a keyboard.  May occasionally be required to reach below and/or above waist level and below and/or above shoulders or head.  Light to heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required at times. 

Vision Requirements

Vision requirements include close, distance, and midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus near and far frequently.     

Work Environment

The work environment is moderately noisy with running machines, copiers, printer, frequent interruptions and moderate traffic.  Laboratory Assistants may be required to work in humid, dry, dusty, cool, or warm environments at times.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

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