Lab Tech Assistant

Eastern Wisconsin Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative “Dedicated to providing cooperative members with a quality product at competitive prices while maintaining an economically competitive business.” Job Title: Lab Support Staff Reports to: Lab or Diagnostics Manager The Lab Support Staff is responsible for supporting the operations of the lab. This position reports to the Lab Manager. This position's primary responsibility is ensuring that lab services can be performed efficiently and effectively and provide customer support to current and potential customers. Responsibilities: • Cleaning of lab equipment • Washing and cleansing bottles and other testing collection devices • Prepare glassware and instruments • Prepare reagents, solutions, and/or buffers • Perform calculations and conversions • Weigh and measure substances • Operate lab equipment • Conduct testing according to protocol • Record testing results • Maintain testing records • Maintain lab inventory • Other duties deemed necessary by manager Qualifications • Excellent verbal communication skills with other workers • Strong commitment to getting the job done • Ability to look at situations from several points of view Physical Demands • Ability to lift 40 pounds • Ability to stand for long periods of time