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Mindlance

Lab Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Salisbury, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.

$43,829 / year median in Maryland

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Job Description

Lab Assistant#26-19245 Salisbury, MD

Onsite Job Description Job Description:

Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs, and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Employees will be trained on all SOP's and cGMP's, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques. The work schedule is Mon-Thur, 5:30 AM until finished, usually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments - centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day. Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods). Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP's. Clean and maintain production equipment. Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags. Skill and/or

Education Requirements:

1-2 years experience in a production environment is desirable or HS diploma. Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness. Organization skills, time management skills, excellent attendance. Written and oral communication skills. Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives. Math skills and computer skills.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions vary from laboratory environment to crab holding areas. Some overtime work will be required. May require long periods of standing, heavy lifting, (up to 50 lbs), repetitive motions and chemical hazards. Daily cleaning with strong disinfectant solutions is required. Persons with sensitivity or allergies to cleaning and disinfecting solutions should not apply.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."