Laboratory Assistant
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Position Objective: Provide services as a Laboratory Assistant in support of the overall functions of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Segregate clean, process and return cleaned items to designated pickup shelves or to stock shelves. 1

* Order and stock standard laboratory glassware and associated supplies. 2

* Perform initial manual clean and rinse of lab items including glassware, plastic ware, containers, and stainless steel utensils. 3

* Operate washing machines, drying ovens, and autoclaves.

* Ensure adequate supplies for operation are kept on hand to maintain operation.

* Properly prepare cleaned and/or sterilized glassware to ensure sterility for lab personnel (i.e. plug pipettes as appropriate, etc.).

* Perform visual inspections for residues, cracks or other imperfections; Notify glasswash leader of inspection results.

* Keep glassware leader updated on issues and problems pertaining to glassware procedures and needed maintenance and repairs to equipment.

* Communicate with the lab staff on a daily basis to ensure their needs are being met.

* Collect swab samples and operate Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer to test cleaned glassware for residual product. Record results and enter data into Microsoft Excel data-base.

* Maintain adequate levels of glassware items for laboratories.

* Utilize AMBIS system to order supplies for glassware operation

* Maintain detailed daily reports on items washed; transfer handwritten logs to excel spreadsheet(s) and provide monthly data to Federal Task Leader as requested.

* Pick up dirty glassware from central Media Laboratory and from building 28 glassware collection room.

* Assist with cleaning, organizing and other administrative tasks as directed by Media Laboratory personnel.

* Work products and documents related to keeping glassware rooms clean and organized.

* Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to ensuring proper operation and daily maintenance of all equipment (wash machine, oven, autoclave).

* Ad-HocWork products, records and analytical results related to performing visual inspections and QA/QC testing.

Basic Qualifications:

* High School degree required

* Minimum of two years of related experience

* Skilled in MS Office Suite

* Experience working in a complex, demanding and faced paced dynamic work environment.

* Experience in using laboratory instruments to precisely measure volume, mass and liquid flow rates.

* Experience preparing solutions to specified concentrations for preparing TOC and conductivity calibration standards.

* Must follow all facility established programs. This includes those related to safe handling procedures for government supplies, equipment, and materials as well as proper attire (i.e., protective gear, appropriate clothing and shoes).

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

* Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

* Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

* Ability to maintain a clean work environment.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

This position is contingent upon contract award.