
Co-Op Research Assistant (May to September)
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, Weekends as needed
Full job description
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Research and fellow scientists across production and research teams to advance project goals.
- Execute and design experiments with precision, ensuring the collection, organization, and analysis of data to support product quality.
- Manage inventory and laboratory resources efficiently to ensure seamless research operations.
- Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks and documentation, ensuring all data and processes are accurately recorded and up-to-date.
- Uphold a clean and organized work environment, adhering strictly to health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and productive laboratory space.
Qualifications
- Experience working with laboratory equipment (pipettes, glassware, balances, pH meters, centrifuges, general laboratory equipment).
- Outstanding organization and attention-to-detail skills.
- Proven knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Verbal, written, and organizational skills at an above average level with strong attention to detail.
- Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Self-starter that can carry out tasks with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to explain data and results clearly and communicate effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment.
- Able to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work in a strictly confidential and professional manner.