Certified Group partners with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. As a leading provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
We are currently looking for a Lab Assistant to join our growing team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of good aseptic technique and behaviors that can reduce cross contamination.
• Good conceptual basis in laboratory setting with proven ability to perform basic lab techniques.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective manner.
• Time management – one’s own time and the time of others.
• Training – teaching and guiding others how to complete a process from beginning to end.
• Strong relevant qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Excellent arithmetic skills – using mathematics to solve problems.
• Good communication skills – speaking, reading, writing and listening.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
  Certified Group values diversity in its workforce. The company is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and will administer its policies in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit. Certified Group will take affirmative action to seek out qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
  Schedule will be based on candidate’s availability, weekend coverage will be required

• Logging of customer samples into the LIMS system with accuracy. Uses products as needed.
• Split samples between departments
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and reliability work.
• Ensure adherence to the daily work schedule.
• Make suggestions and recommendations regarding product/specs. that would aid in logging, including communication with customers.
• Perform clerical review to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all samples are labeled correctly and stored at the appropriate temperatures until testing can occur.
• Ensure the sample receiving/splitting room is cleaned and maintained.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.
• Keep the Manager/Supervisor informed of issues or problems within the department.
• Interact with clients, suppliers and vendors as required.
• Learn new techniques and technologies and trains others as appropriate.
• Work effectively with other departments.
• Responsible for the execution of all ISO and QC requirements.
• Stock/order supplies as needed (labels, boxes etc.)
• Assist with sample retain and retrieval
• Assists with purchasing and inventory
• Assist in media prep
• Assist in cleaning of laboratory glassware
• Assist in general laboratory housekeeping tasks
• Other duties as required.