Assignment will run from end of May to end of NovemberThe work schedule is Mon-Fri, 5:30 AM until finished, usually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Will work 4/5 of those days
Positions available for both handling and collecting blood from horseshoe crabs, and processing the blood in a laboratory setting. Selected workers will be trained on all SOP’s and cGMP’s, as well as general aseptic processing and disinfecting techniques.Primary Role Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the horseshoe crab blood collection process per approved SOP's; Includes setting-up and preparing the collection area, cleaning and preparing crabs, aseptically collecting blood, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
2. Assist in crab blood processing per approved SOP's; Includes all Processing lab assignments – centrifuging, pipetting, sonication, solution preparation, and cleaning and disinfecting the area at the end of the day.
3. Aseptically handle filled and unfilled collection bottles in and out of bio-safety cabinets (hoods).
4. Timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork entries per SOP’s.
5. Clean and maintain production equipment.
6. Tag crabs with US Fish & Wildlife tags. 
