Lab Assistant

Job Description:
Seasonal positions in Salisbury, MD to support the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate production operation in Salisbury, MD and tag horseshoe crabs for US Fish & Wildlife. .
Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Employees will be trained on all SOP's and cGMP's, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-
• up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
• Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
• Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
• Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP's.
• Clean and maintain production equipment.
• Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma.
• Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
• Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
• Math skills and computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas.
• Some overtime work will be required.
• May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical
  hazards.
• Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.