Salimetrics is an industry-leading biotechnology company with facilities in State College, PA. We specialize in salivary immunoassays, collection devices and testing services and are looking for a Laboratory Associate. This position participates in a variety of analytical laboratory and manufacturing support activities.
The Laboratory Associate will be responsible for setting up and performing laboratory experiments and tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), and quality and safety standards; operating, maintaining, and calibrating necessary equipment; reviewing and revising SOPs as needed; coordinating and tracking projects; updating laboratory databases; ensuring laboratory areas are clean, organized and well-stocked; assisting in the aliquoting and labeling of reagents; assembly of products.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, bio-chemistry, chemistry, microbiology, immunology or a related field, and experience using laboratory practices, principles and methods. A solid knowledge of general laboratory procedures and Microsoft Office is required. Working knowledge and practical experience with ELISA testing is also desirable.
Candidates must be quality oriented with a high attention to detail and have excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Salimetrics is an equal opportunity employer – veterans, disabled and other protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Work Location: In person