Certified Laboratories Commerce , CA 90040
Posted 1 week ago
Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in - on time, every time - so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American 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 have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team - including believing in you.
We are currently looking for a Lab Assistant to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY
Performs basic general laboratory tasks such as grinding or preparing samples for analysis, preparing solutions or media, cleaning laboratory equipment to include glassware, metal instruments, sinks, tables, and test panels. Routine maintenance and other general duties as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Mix water, detergents and/or acids in container to prepare cleaning solution according to specifications
Wash, rinse, dry, and sterilize glassware and instruments
Scrub walls, floors, shelves, tables, and sinks
Fill tubes and bottles with specified solutions and apply identification labels
Arrange specimens and samples on trays to be placed in incubators and refrigerators
Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
Maintain inventory reports and logs
Prepare and maintain bacteriological media and chemical solutions, utilizing proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, including autoclaved and hazardous waste
Use a grinder or other equipment to homogenize, extract or otherwise prepare samples for analytical testing
Weigh samples and record values on logs
Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
Noise level varies from quiet to loud
Temperature varies from hot to cold
Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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.
Tuesday - Saturday / 1pm-10pm
8 hours per day excluding breaks
Certified Laboratories