About Us
Pace Analytical Services
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.
Job Description
This is an onsite, May - August, Microbiology Lab Assistant position located in Dulles, VA, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing supportive activities in the operation of the lab, samples and related daily maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Enter incoming samples into the LIMS.
- Perform sample processing under supervision of Senior Laboratory technician which includes plating, sample setup for processing.
- Perform duties from sample processing to incubation.
- Maintain and document issues related to sample receiving and rejections.
- Maintain packing slips of media and laboratory supplies.
- Final project report scanning.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory processing area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
- Customer service principles and practices.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Ability to learn applicable organizational policies and procedures.
- Computer applications and systems related to the work.
- Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
- Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
- Safely operating a motor vehicle.
- Providing customer service.
- Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
- Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.
Additional Information
Benefits
Pace offers a traditional and ROTH 401k with a company match.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Work Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM