Key Responsibilities:
Perform laboratory tests according to established procedures and protocols.
Prepare specimens and samples for analysis.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and chromatography systems.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working setting.
Record and interpret data accurately, documenting results in lab notebooks or computer databases.
Collaborate with scientists and researchers to conduct experiments and investigations.
Assist in the development and validation of current laboratory procedures and techniques.
Maintain inventory of supplies and order current materials as needed.
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces.
Keep abreast of developments in laboratory techniques and technologies.