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Job Title: Laboratory Assistant – Richmond, BC (Mon to Fri 11:30am to 8pm )

Description: The Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory operations by performing routine preparation, cleaning, and basic sample handling tasks. This role ensures the lab is organized, stocked, and operating efficiently while adhering to established quality and safety standards.

Role Responsibilities:

· Prepare reagents, standards, and reference materials following SOPs

· Perform basic sample preparation (e.g., filtration, drying, labeling, cutting, homogenization)

· Clean and maintain laboratory glassware, equipment, and workspaces

· Maintain logs and documentation in accordance with quality requirements

· Assist with sample receipt, labeling, storage,



and disposal

· Support inventory management, including restocking consumables and supplies

· Follow all laboratory safety and quality procedures

· Assist with sample archiving and general lab organization

· Support shipping and receiving of laboratory materials

· Perform daily verifications (temperature, volumetric, gravimetric)

· Perform general administrative and support tasks as assigned

What Success Looks Like:

· Work is completed accurately, safely, and on time

· Laboratory areas are consistently clean, organized, and well-stocked

· Documentation is complete and compliant with quality standards

· Demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to support the team

· Effectively manages time and adapts to changing priorities

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary science education an asset)

· 0–1 year of laboratory or related experience preferred

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Ability to adapt to changing processes and apply training effectively

· Detail-oriented with good administrative skills

· Ability to manage time, multitask, and respond to changing work demands

· Proficiency in MS Office and data entry systems (LIMS experience an asset)

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Ability to complete a fit test for respirator

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Pay: $18.27-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events

Work Location: In person

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