LAB SERVICES ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Compass Group • New York, NY

1d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Delivers lab services at client locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Isolates and cryopreserves primary PBMCs from both whole blood and leukopaks.
Handles and processes primary blood and tissue from mouse and primate sources.
Maintains sterile technique while culturing isolated primary cells.
Performs established flow cytometry protocols on a routine basis.
Completes daily maintenance and QC protocols on flow cytometers.
Conducts analysis of flow cytometry data (FlowJo).
Records results and uploads to relevant databases.
Processes customer requests from receipt until completion.
Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records.
Identifies and reports unusual results/outcomes.
Maintains clean and orderly lab space.
Maintains inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be CRCST certified.
• Minimum two years of professional experience using sterile technique.
• Minimum two years of professional experience with primary cell isolations.
• Minimum one year professional experience performing in vitro cell based assays.
• Previous flow cytometry experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in lab-based biomedical, pharmaceutical or biological sciences strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting multiplex ELISAs & protein labeling strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Isolates and cryopreserves primary PBMCs from both whole blood and leukopaks.
• Handles and processes primary blood and tissue from mouse and primate sources.
• Maintains sterile technique while culturing isolated primary cells.
• Performs established flow cytometry protocols on a routine basis.
• Completes daily maintenance and QC protocols on flow cytometers.
• Conducts analysis of flow cytometry data (FlowJo).
• Records results and uploads to relevant databases.
• Processes customer requests from receipt until completion.
• Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records.
• Identifies and reports unusual results/outcomes.
• Maintains clean and orderly lab space.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identify Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level