1063 Entry Level Laboratory Assistant jobs in Needham,MA

An associate's degree or 2 year college degree is preferred, or a high school diploma and at least one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

City Year

Cumberland, RI 02864

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient. Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time)
Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025
Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree
Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program*
Agree to and complete a background check
Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (specific start date varies by location)

Whole Foods

Swampscott, MA 01907

Skyline Solar, L.l.c

Raynham, MA 02767

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Milford, MA 01757

Westland Technologies

Stoughton, MA 02072

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to lift, push and pull greater than 50 pounds. With the occasional need to lift up to 100 pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to walk through a large manufacturing environment.
Must be able to use hand tools
Constant use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repetitive hand and arm movements.
Occasional bending and twisting.
Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to wear PPE as necessary (safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, etc.).
To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information restrictions, applicant must be a U.S citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, MA 02111

Standing, walking, bending, and stretching majority of shift.
Ability to push heavy loaded carts and lift between 30-60 lbs.
Occasional climbing of ladders.
Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, blood, body waste, and contaminated waste.
Exposure to climate conditions when depositing trash in compactor.
Possibility of cuts and needle punctures.
Occasional exposure to hazards which may cause serious injury/illness (T.B., hepatitis, rodent bites).
When working in non-patient areas, those hazards are minimal.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate prescription medications and computer keyboard.
Ability to read simple instructions, write, and speak basic English.
Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as floor rotos, vacuums, compactors, etc.
Familiarity with operation of heavy duty, electrical cleaning equipment.
Ability to interact with other hospital staff members, visitors, and patients in a friendly, cooperative manner.