Research Associate - Assay

General Job Description Summary:   Reports to and receives assignments, instructions and direction from the Assay Supervisor and/or Quality Control Manager. Must be able to work both as part of a team and alone.  Will run various quantitative clinical chemistry and hemostasis lab tests such as electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and coagulation tests on pre-production raw materials, production in-process samples, and finished products.  Performs testing utilizing standard/specialized equipment.  Follow established protocols designed for testing. Performs various clean-up and housekeeping duties.  Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required PPE.  Performs various other duties and activities as directed by the Supervisor and/or Manager.  Must meet all elements of the Helena Standards Pertaining to All Jobs, Job Classification Standards – Job Requirements Matrix and General Job Requirements.

Experience:  Laboratory experience from a medical or biological lab setting preferred. 

Education, Training and Skills:  MT, MLT, Biology, or other lab-related science field preferred. Will consider a minimum of 2 years of college with experience working in a lab with knowledge of proper laboratory techniques.

Additional Information:  Laboratory math skills would be a positive attribute for this position.

Test Required:           Yes      Type of Test:  Attention to Details and Laboratory Math Test

Applicants are required to complete an application and must possess the required basic qualifications to be considered for the position. Resumes are only accepted with a completed application.

Applications are available at the Helena Laboratories Human Resources Department located at 1530 Lindbergh Dr. Beaumont, TX, or you can download an application from the Helena Laboratories website at, www.helena.com. You may submit your completed application by mail, in person, by email to jblair@helena.com or fax to (409) 842-3749.

Helena Laboratories Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status or disability. EEO/AA