Laboratory Support Assistant I

MPL Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Support Assistant I in Sparta, NJ. This a laboratory support position reporting to the Assistant Group Leader of Laboratory Services. Ideal candidate will prepare, clean, and maintain the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare media using the media work instructions
Assist with autoclave validations, all media sterilization including autoclave loading and operation, and sanitize controlled environment rooms
Perform all phases of glassware washing to include loading and operating laboratory dishwashers and manually washing dishware
Clean autoclaves, stove tops and bench tops, ensure cleanliness of all laboratory equipment
Conduct end-of -day Spor Klenz RTU spraying of laboratory areas
Report low inventory of supplies, perform all phases of waste disposal to include removing garbage, samples, broth and plate disposal
Remove expired laboratory stock and equipment according to established disposal procedures
Perform all phases of quality assurance and quality control of record keeping including entering scientific, incubating and recording data and test results into log books on a daily basis
File quality assurance and quality control information in accordance with established procedures
Operate laboratory equipment to include balances, dispensers and pH meters
Monitor functioning of laboratory equipment, and notify the Operations Manager of needed repairs, maintenance, calibration and validation
Adhere to all approved safety standards to include wearing approved clothing and personal protective equipment
Lift and carry boxes of water, petri dishes and general laboratory equipment throughout laboratory
Move new shipments of boxed water
Read and follow standard operating procedures
Clean carts and return them to Lab 1 and Lab 2
Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager