Role: Laboratory Assistant
Department: Laboratory Operations
Levels: I, II, III
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
Location: On-site, Overland Park, KS
Manages Others: No
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
The Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory operations by performing a variety of non-technical duties that ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. This role is essential to maintaining smooth workflow by assisting with sample handling, supply management, basic equipment upkeep, and general operational tasks.
Essential Job Duties:
Level I - Minimum
* Perform routine non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning benches, fume hoods, wiping down surfaces and organizing workstations
* Assist with inventory management of consumables (tubes, labels, pipette tips, etc.) and restock supplies as needed
* Aliquot specimens into appropriately labeled and identified containers, per SOP
* Accurately label tub...