Laboratory Assistant - Nih

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.

Responsibilities.

• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels; ensure that an adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage
• Prepare media and mix solutions
• Give food, water and medications to laboratory animals as prescribed
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels
• Ensure that an adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage
• Segregate clean, process and return cleaned items to designated stock shelves
• Maintain adequate levels of glassware items for laboratories
• Maintain a supply of clean glassware and commonly used laboratory supplies
• Clean and sterilize glassware, plastic ware and hand instruments as appropriate
• Keep glassware rooms clean and organized
• Assist with cleaning, organizing and other administrative tasks
• Maintain the autoclave facility and common equipment rooms
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace in the laboratory
• Plan schedules for autoclaving and decontamination to be certain that all research groups are always adequately stocked with sterile equipment
• Communicate with the lab staff daily to ensure their needs are being met
• Keep staff updated on issues and problems pertaining to glassware procedures and needed repairs to equipment and prepare inspection reports

Qualifications.

• High School diploma is preferred
• At least 5 years of relative experience working in a laboratory and adhering to safety guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of autoclave for sterilizing and related washing machinery, for glass use

Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.