Lab Assistant
National Resilience
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Position Summary
The Quality Control (QC) Chemistry Lab Assistant provides essential support to the QC Chemistry team by ensuring smooth daily operations of the laboratory. The role involves managing laboratory samples, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with procurement of supplies, and handling glassware cleaning in accordance with in-house Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position is vital to maintaining an organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Sample and Chemicals Management
- Log incoming chemicals, reagents, and laboratory samples.
- Track and log out expired chemicals and reagents in compliance with SOPs
- Dispose expired or completed samples according to SOPs and safety requirements
- Maintain accurate sample documentation in compliance with SOPs.
- Prepare, package, and ship samples to clients and/or external laboratories in accordance with SOP
- Laboratory Housekeeping
- Perform routine cleaning and organization of laboratory work areas.
- Ensure all chemicals, reagents, and consumables are properly labeled and stored.
- Glassware Cleaning
- Clean, rinse, and dry laboratory glassware in compliance with in-house SOPs.
- Ensure glassware is properly stored and available for laboratory use.
- Procurement & Supplies
- Assist in creating purchase orders (POs) and ordering laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
- Monitor stock levels and support inventory control to avoid shortages.
- Compliance & Safety
- Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Support compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and internal quality standards.
- Adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all assigned tasks.
- Additional Duties
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by laboratory management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to follow instructions and SOPs accurately
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- High school graduate or above (diploma or equivalent required)
- Prior laboratory experience preferred but not mandatory (on-the-job training provided)
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling
This position may also include the following conditions:
Working Conditions
- Laboratory-based environment with exposure to chemicals and laboratory materials.
- Requires standing for extended periods, manual handling, and routine cleaning activities.
- Standard working hours; occasional flexibility may be required to support laboratory operation.
The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.
Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. (RESILIENCE), is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.
Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a RRSP/DPSP with a generous company match, a very competitive healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, life, LTD, and AD&D benefits package, fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, flexible time off, paid holidays, pregnancy and parental leave top-up plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $19.00 - $24.50 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.