Associate Logistics Specialist / Lab Assistant

Job title: Associate Logistics Specialist / Lab Assistant

Location: West Point, PA 19486

Type: 100% On-Site

Duration: 17 Weeks + 5 Days (4+ Months)
Pay: $21/-hr on W2.

Key Responsibilities:

• Updates data records to ensure complete and accurate visibility to instrument delivery and installation data.
• Collaborate with Client Capital Asset Stewards to ensure accurate instrument tagging.
• Coordinate the removal as well as transfer of assets to and from Client sites.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in Lab Environment .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong data analytics and reporting skills
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in use of SAP systems and MS Office Suite.
• General knowledge of lab instruments
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Working Environment:

• Position is in a research laboratory environment
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to chemicals, biologicals, potent compounds, research material, high temperature, etc.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside and outside labs
• Frequently use objects, tools or controls, which will require regular bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the instrument/equipment), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Employee may be required to handle hazardous wastes according to local, state, and federal regulation