Lab Assistant - Undergraduate Internship

Sitting

• Data analysis, documentation, and report writing are integral aspects of this role, requiring the ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Bending,
• Stooping, and
• Reaching: Employees may be required to bend, stoop, and reach to access equipment, samples, or materials on upper or lower shelves or within laboratory hoods. These activities may involve climbing ladders, stairs, step stools, or other structures. Candidates should be able to safely perform these tasks.

Vision

Good vision is essential for tasks such as reading labels, observing specimens, and using microscopes. Corrected vision and color vision may be required for accurate analysis.

Hearing

• Laboratory environments may include equipment that produces noise. Adequate hearing is necessary for communication and safety awareness.
• Use of
• Laboratory
• Equipment: Proficiency in the safe operation of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes, is expected.
• Laboratory
• Safety: Compliance with safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection where required is mandatory.
• Chemical
• Handling: The handling of chemicals and biological materials is a fundamental aspect of bioscience laboratories. This may include the ability to safely handle and transport hazardous materials.
• Working with
• Biological
• Agents: Some positions may involve working with biological agents, which may require adherence to specific safety protocols and vaccinations.
• Team
• Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration with team members are essential for data sharing, experimental planning, and project coordination. Candidates should be aware that the physical demands listed above are general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific role and workplace. It is important for applicants to inquire further about the physical requirements during the interview process to ensure they can perform the job safely and effectively. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time role (40 hours/week). Eitr expects compensation for this role to be $17.75 per hour. Subject to certain terms and conditions, the role will be eligible for a generous PTO policy including vacation, sick, and holiday time, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, and up to 6% 401(k) contributions. Eitr is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Eitr is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Eitr is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.