Lab Assistant

Immediate need for a talented Lab Assistant. This is a 03+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Dover, DE(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job
-05412

Pay Range: $24 - $25.90/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

• Provide hands‑on operational support for LC-MS, HPLC, and GC-MS instrumentation at Customer facilities, including the client Experimental Station (Wilmington, DE) and New Castle, DE, in accordance with Customer‑defined SOPs, validated methods, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform routine operation of analytical systems, including instrument startup and shutdown, method loading, sequence and sample queue setup, data acquisition, and basic system checks.
• Support sample preparation activities such as dilution, extraction, filtration, derivatization (as applicable), reagent preparation, consumable selection, and proper sample labeling following Customer‑approved procedures.
• Monitor and assess instrument performance, including chromatographic stability, pressure and flow profiles, vacuum system performance, detector response, ion source condition, mass accuracy, and column integrity; promptly communicate deviations or abnormal trends to Customer stakeholders.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and system upkeep, including solvent and mobile phase preparation, degassing, tubing and fitting inspection, leak checks, column flushing, injector and ion source cleaning, vacuum pump monitoring, tuning verification, and routine calibration in alignment with manufacturer recommendations and Customer requirements.
• Support day‑to‑day laboratory operations, including equipment readiness, workflow coordination, and effective communication with Customer project leads and local stakeholders.
• Comply with all site‑specific safety, laboratory access, emergency response, and environmental health requirements; participate in required safety, EHS, and instrumentation training programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of instrument usage, maintenance activities, experimental observations, deviations, and corrective actions in accordance with Customer documentation practices and data integrity standards.
• Prepare and provide analytical summaries, instrument performance logs, and status updates as requested or defined by project timelines.
• Ensure proper archiving of raw data, chromatographic results, mass spectral files, electronic logs, and supporting documentation within Customer systems.
• Document and escalate deviations, nonconformances, or unexpected findings in a timely manner and support quality assurance, audit readiness, and inspection activities related to analytical services, as requested.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

• Must have skills:
  
  - ["HPLC", "chromatography", “GCMS”]
• LC-MS, GC-MS , and sample preparation
• Working knowledge of LC-MS, HPLC, and GC-MS instrumentation and associated laboratory workflows
• Ability to operate analytical instruments in accordance with SOPs, validated methods, and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accurate documentation
• Ability to monitor instrument performance, identify deviations or abnormal trends, and upscale issues appropriately
• Hands‑on experience with routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive care
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced laboratory environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientists, vendors, and site stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting team objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 3 or more years of relevant laboratory experience supporting…