Laboratory Assistant

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Flanders, NJ, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Perform sample intake, benchwork, routine radon analyses, data entry and submission, maintain lab equipment and cleanliness, follow SOPs, assist technicians, and provide clerical/customer support as needed.
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RaData, a Protect Environmental Company is driven by a mission to create healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable indoor environments across the United States.

 Position Summary 

The Laboratory Assistant is part of a critical team that conducts analyses on radon for our Laboratory Operations. This role is responsible for sample intake and login, laboratory benchwork and analysis, sample data entry, customer service, and clerical work as needed to support the department.

Essential Functions 

  • Assist the technician team in the preparation and process of laboratory samples.
  • Conduct routine tests and experiments following established protocols.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
  • Record and manage data from experiments and tests.
  • Record and manage data from experiments and tests.
  • Submits data from samples for review and returns samples for archiving according to laboratory protocols.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Maintains clean lab areas, supplies and glassware, and sample disposal.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities 
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with automated laboratory equipment.
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills, including experience with complex financial spreadsheets.
  • Ability to work with Company’s Executive management.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
    • This job operates in a professional laboratory environment. The role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment. Additionally, this job will split time in an office environment while routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Prolonged periods of standing.
    • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
Travel Required
  • Travel on an as needed basis
Education and Experience 
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field, preferred.
  • Three to six months of laboratory experience desired.

Company Background
RaData, a Protect Environmental Company is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With a proven track record spanning 38 years and more than 200,000 completed projects in all 50 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories, the company provides expert service from its trusted professionals to provide peace of mind protection to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments.
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EEO Statement
Protect Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Protect Environmental strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of age, ancestry, color, creed, physical or mental disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height or weight, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related
  • Three to six months of laboratory experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with automated laboratory equipment
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel
  • Ability to work with company executive management
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds; prolonged sitting and standing
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The Company
HQ: Louisville, KY
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Protect Environmental is a national leader in the environmental consulting and remediation industry, specializing in radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. With over 18 years of experience and thousands of projects completed across all 50 U.S. states and two territories, the company provides expert, turnkey services to residential and commercial property owners, ensuring indoor environments are safe, healthy, and sustainable through professional testing, mitigation, and ongoing system maintenance.

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