Lab Assistant

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lab Assistant in San Diego, CA 92121.

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2024
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs a week)

Pay Rate: $20 - $22/Hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Worker Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, work onsite

Job Description:
The position will support research and development department by working with research teams to prepare, maintain, and organize laboratory glassware, supplies and inventories. This candidate should be detail orientated with good organizational and planning skills. Be able to independently organize, plan, and execute a variety of daily tasks. Display good interpersonal skills and be a proactive and effective communicator.

Basic qualifications:
* Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field
* 1 year or more of laboratory experience
* Have a working knowledge of laboratory procedures and protocols, equipment specific to area of instruction and safety guidelines
* Experience running autoclaves and industrial glassware dishwashers
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player with good problem-solving skills
* Organized individual with attention to detail and demonstrated ability to organize and execute various tasks
* Solid written and verbal presentation skills, with ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote

Additional experience would be a plus:
* Experience with inventory management, order fulfilling, and external supplier coordination
* Strong capabilities/experience in performing chemical calculations and conversions
* Hands on experience with aseptic techniques
* Experience preparing sterile media and chemical solutions

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229356 when responding to this ad.