Laboratory Assistant

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Hours Worked: Monday through Thursday, 1st shift, 25 hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned. Position available for full-time consideration at FY end 06/31/26.

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Position Summary:

The Oral Care Assitant II is responsible for assisting our senior research and the client with collection of routine human sampling for Oral Care Human Studies/Clinicals. Associate will assist with all preclinical planning and organization work. Associate will assist with execution and clean-up for on-site human clinicals/studies. Associate will assist with client-specific methods in lab as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

• Support Oral Care R&D research and Clinical activities
• Working schedule for Panel studies Monday-Thursday 6am to 11:30am. Ability to flex schedule during panel off weeks.
• planning, and organization of pre-clinical studies for on-site panels
• Assist with organizing and processing weekly collection of human samples, i.e. weekly saliva collection for large group studies
• Assist with the execution of on-site clinicals/human studies, working directly with panelist to take measurements, record data, collect samples, provide guidance on product use and records all safety/adverse event information
• Coordinates with Senior Lab Analyst  regarding clinical processing, data collection, and reporting issues/concerns from clinical subjects
• Sterile handling of samples and understanding of aseptic technique
• Lab upkeep, restocking supplies, safe disposal of wastes, cleaning, organizing
• Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, Sharepoint files, and Excel)

  Assist the client with executing client-specific methods for testing Oral Care consumer products, processing human samples, and/or executing microbiological testing.

  Support other Oral Care research as needed, such as various lab methods/experiments. 

  Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.

  Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.

  Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.

  Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

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Skills & Proficiencies:

• Must be very reliable and adhere to the strict schedule timeframes
• Strong understanding of scientific principles/concepts, general laboratory skills needed, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures, etc.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly
• Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
• Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Must be able work as part of a team
• Strong adherence and vigilance in regard to job safety standards
• Adheres to company values

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field
• Previous industry experience preferred but not required
• Previous experience working with or around human source tissue preferred but not required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Compensation Range: Strating at $19 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).

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