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Lab Assistant I

Seattle, WA 098121

Posted: 03/17/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617669 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target Pay Rate: 25-31.25/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 
 

Job Description:

We are seeking driven, self-motivated, and passionate individuals looking to start a career in a fast-paced lab. The position will play an integral role in day-to-day operations as we develop our novel DNA sequencing technology. This position will be based at Seattle, formerly Stratos Genomics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Order and track laboratory supplies.
  • Create, receive and reconcile orders through our ordering and tracking software.
  • Maintain and repair equipment.
  • Ensure efficacy of lab’s pipetman.
  • Complement the positive and dynamic Central Services (CS) team, lending support to the CS manager and other laboratory assistants.
  • Quickly and effectively interpret directions into appropriate and efficient actions.
  • Develop and propose improved processes to fulfill the above functions.
  • Maintain the lab’s cleanliness and organization.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Adhere to client policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.

PROFICIENCIES:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Solid computer skills. Experience with Excel preferred.
  • Very good organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • A keen ability to listen to directions and execute them accurately.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organization levels.
  • Ability to work safely and professionally with or on client's Seattle's property.
  • Bachelor’s degree focused in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering field preferred.
  • Previous laboratory or research experience preferred.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.