Laboratory Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow biosafety &
biosecurity requirements and standard operating procedures as applicable.
Review and archive equipment usage, verification and monitoring records.
Media preparation and growth promotion, culture and media waste disposal.
Conduct sampling, testing and evaluation of purified water for microbial quality
Participate in environmental monitoring
Cleaning, sanitization, and other lab duties.
Manage inventory of lab reagents, follow FIFO principle, and label lab supplies appropriately.
Perform Gram stain andstreaking on the samples under microbial testing.
Perform other lab support assignments as applicable.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience
B.Sc. degree or college diploma in microbiology or equivalent discipline.
Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to lift up to 10 kg.
Flexibility to work on afternoon shift, and to shift changes.
Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.