Lab Assistant
Actalent
Animal Care Assistant
Day to Day Duties:
Forage boards/BH treatments
• Client/protocol driven foodstuff requirements, prep and distribution:
• Tx room cleaning, stocking, instrument cleaning:
• Tx food prep (includes Sx foodstuffs):
• Smecta apples prep:
• Colony filing, help with books, TOCs:
o Includes colony filing for Animal Records
• Foodstuff delivery put away / organize:
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Animal Care Assistant to join our team. The Lab Assistant will perform a variety of tasks to support our laboratory operations, ensuring that the lab runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Responsibilities
+ Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of department areas.
+ Sterilize and/or remove used laboratory materials such as petri dishes, culture tubes, and crates.
+ Wash, sterilize, and prepare glassware for laboratory use.
+ Prepare basic documentation, labeling, and other record-keeping and filing tasks.
+ Prepare and mail crates and serology kits to customers.
+ Perform stocking and restocking duties.
+ Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear and equipment in all duties.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Detail-oriented
+ Ability to organize and prioritize work
+ Ability to meet deadlines
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
+ 0-6 months of related experience
+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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