Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Location: Salisbury, MD, 21801
Duration: 05+ Months 
The work schedule is Mon-Thur, 5:30 AM until finished, usually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

Job Description:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
4. Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP’s.
5. Clean and maintain production equipment.
6. Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags.

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