We’re looking for a Lab Assistant who will help keep our lab in tip top shape, keep our lab operations moving smoothly, and assist our engineers to maintain our automated bioreactor infrastructure.
Lab Assistant will be responsible for the basic laboratory tasks such as preparing vessel for sterilization, reactor repair, reactor cleaning, troubleshooting, harvesting, cleaning work area, shipping, and receiving.
What you would do in the role:
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment: perform and update preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment as needed.
- Calibrate bench pH meter and conduct minor reactor maintenance.
- Receive and unload incoming shipments and verify their contents.
- Packaging and shipping samples.
- Assist in tidying the lab and keeping it organized.
- Perform laboratory tasks and experimental work, including weighing samples, loading and unloading glass wash, and storing glassware.
- Help track our lab inventory and procure consumables and equipment.
- Document your work consistently using appropriate data collection tools
- Support waste pickup and lab coat cleaning
About you:
- You’re detail oriented, dependable, and excited to work in a cutting-edge bioreactor laboratory.
- You enjoy collaborating with teammates to improve operating procedures and best practices.
- You have at least 2 years work experience, with at least one year of work experience in a lab setting.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Proficiency in Google Applications (Gmail, Documents, Spreadsheets) and Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to lift up to 30 Lbs
About the role:
- Full-time
- Full benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance. Breakfast and lunch provided on site. Access to a gym. Free coffee and snacks.
- Access to world-class facility and cutting edge biotechnology.