Advanced Lab Assistant

What you'd do

• Operates Autoclave, labware washer and hand washes labware per department’s protocols.
• Prepares labware for sterilization and schedules and operates the autoclave to ensure a supply of clean labware is available for each department.
• Harvests and concentrates conditioned media and performs steps to prepare for product purification, including cGMP productions.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on Chlorine Dioxide gas sterilization room.
• Produces, prepares, and handles materials for cGMP production. Handles bio-hazardous waste following safety procedures.
• Maintains documentation of laboratory methods.
• Manufactures solutions, medias, and plates.
• Cleans and maintains general work areas.
• Helps to perform equipment calibrations, validations, and maintenance.
• Upholds teamwork efforts and a pleasant work environment to maintain a positive work environment.

What they want

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Or, an associate degree with 0-2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of general lab equipment, and centrifuge
• Knowledge of safety and company rules and policies.
• Skills in establishing effective interpersonal relationships.
• Skills in problem solving and critical thinking, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate an alternative course of action.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

What you get

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.