Sample Management: Prepare and process samples for analysis. This includes tasks like labeling, cataloging, and ensuring that samples are stored correctly.
Equipment Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, and maintain lab equipment and instruments. They also assist with basic calibration and troubleshooting.
Inventory and Supply Management: Monitor lab supplies, chemicals, and reagents. They are responsible for keeping an inventory and placing orders when needed to ensure the lab is always well-stocked.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all experiments, tests, and procedures. They assist in data entry and organizing lab files.
Safety and Cleanliness: Adhere to all safety protocols and lab regulations. They ensure the lab environment is clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Waste Disposal: Safely dispose of chemical waste, biohazardous materials, and other laboratory byproducts according to established protocols.