CareerPlan

Lab Operations Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Headquarters - 3181 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CAContract$52k–$64k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Support research operations across Arc's Technology Centers by maintaining lab spaces, managing inventory, and handling logistics for scientists conducting AI-biology research.

Role type

Lab Operations Assistant

Builds

Shared lab spaces and operational workflows for Technology Centers

Domain

Biotechnology / Artificial Intelligence / Life Sciences

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lab operations experience, inventory management, equipment maintenance, shipping/receiving, safety compliance, organizational skills, multi-tasking

Preferred skills

Incubator/BSC decontamination, cold chain handling, project management tools, inventory systems

Technologies

Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Asana, Jira, Benchling

Responsibilities

Perform routine lab room upkeep (incubator maintenance, cleaning, waste removal), stock lab rooms with consumables, decontaminate incubators and biosafety cabinets, receive and organize vendor orders, coordinate sample and equipment shipping, maintain safety guidelines, update SOPs and checklists.

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support