Lab Assistant,

37087732 Lab Assistant, Ames, IA, 12 Months

Sigma Inc is looking for a Lab Assistant (Laboratory Support) to work onsite with our team in Ames, IA

Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri between 8 am-5 pm & 40h /week

Basic Purpose:

• Performs customary scientific/lab duties.
• Participate in the execution of routine experiments with assistance or independently.
• Performs all work in conformance with applicable regulations.
• Performs all work in a safe manner. Works primarily within the laboratory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates and completes customary procedures in an efficient manner; operates and is responsible for lab equipment.
• Demonstrates technical ability to independently performs routine laboratory experiments and procedures following appropriate training and established protocols. Routine assays include but are not limited to basic bacterial culture, ELISA, Luminex and PCR.
• Understands and applies basic scientific principles with guidance.
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Previous scientific/laboratory experience preferred.