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ALS · 20 hours ago

Laboratory Assistant

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

ALS is a company focused on geological analysis, seeking a Laboratory Assistant to ensure analytical quality through proper weighing of pulp samples. The role involves maintaining a safe work environment, operating analytical balances, and reporting quality concerns.

Professional ServicesTest and Measurement

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by following established safety rules and regulations and ALS best practices

Report all safety concerns to the Supervisor or Manager and participate in incident investigations when required

Operate and maintain analytical balances in accordance with ALS procedures

Accurately weigh pulp samples within ALS established weight ranges and standardized work instructions

Inspect prepared pulp samples for poor homogeneity (non- uniform grain sizes)

Identify poorly prepared pulp samples and report to the supervisor or Manager

Repost all quality concerns to supervisor including equipment problems and suspected sample mix-ups while weighing. Corrects the problem with assistance from supervisor

Use Webview to locate, transport and update disposition of client samples by workorder or digestion run number

Wash labware using correct lab procedures to prevent cross contamination and maintain a good circulation of available test tubes and racks

Safely dispose sample solution waste using correct lab procedures

Recommend ideas for safety, quality, or productivity improvements

May create digestion run batches on Webview with assistance

May assist in training new employees

Other duties as assigned by the Manager/ Supervisor