
Co-Op Production Laboratory Scientist (May to September)
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, Weekends as needed
Full job description
Responsibilities
- Preparation of wash buffer and stopping solution.
- Dispensing of wash buffer, substrate and stopping solution for common use.
- Dispensing of reagent.
- Uses and maintains appropriate machinery, tools, materials, and instruments.
- Labeling.
- Bagging plates.
- Prepares, washes, scrubs and dries glassware.
- Follows established manufacturing and development procedures and assists in the development and documentation of new and scaled up production processes.
- Initiate and complete routine procedures, troubleshoot scientific problems, and interpret outcome of experiments in an independent and efficient manner.
- Perform quality testing according to procedures; analyze data, document, and track results to ensure consistent product quality.
- Completes different forms and prepares quality control documents.
- Participates in taking inventory. Maintains storage area, organizes and places stock on shelves. Ensures area is secure at all times.
- Unpacks merchandise. Verifies the quality and quantity of items against supporting documents.
- Upkeep of overall cleanliness of laboratory and packaging area.
- Ensures area is secure at all times.
Qualifications
- Verbal, written, and organizational skills at an above average level with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of ELISA assays.
- Color distinction.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Possess skills for pipet use.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced team environment and adapt to variable activities.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize day effectively, meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Ability to work independently but also a team player.
- Good communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Flexibility.
- Able to work in a strictly confidential and professional manner.
- Ability to be proactive and use your initiative.