JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of professional staff, supports laboratory operations, performs maintenance functions, and completes non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports
• Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions

• Washes laboratory glassware, instruments and/or cages after use. Replaces defective or broken glassware/instruments from stock
• Sterilizes and/or stores clean glassware, instruments, and/or changes.
• Maintains a clean and sterilized work area in accordance with standard laboratory practices and procedures. Disposes of contaminated matter as needed.
• Distributes supplies and equipment for use as directed.
• Conducts non-technical, routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
• May set up and operate laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
• Maintains simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
• May assist with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.