Lab Operations / Research Associate
Core
Full-time on-site Lab Operations Research Associate responsible for day-to-day lab operations, safety compliance, and hands-on wet-lab support for non-model organism research.
Role type
Lab Operations Research Associate
Builds
Scientific tools and biological discovery solutions for partners
Domain
Biology / Microbiology / Cell Culture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
microbiology lab operations, eukaryotic cell line maintenance, microbial culture management (bacteria, yeast, fungi), sterile/aseptic technique, cryopreservation, biosafety cabinet operation, CO2 incubator management, liquid nitrogen storage, EHS compliance, lab equipment maintenance, vendor contract management, material shipping logistics
Preferred skills
Quartzy ordering system proficiency, high-throughput screening lab management, viral/plant/mammalian lab procedures, supervisory experience
Technologies
biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, liquid nitrogen storage systems, Microsoft Office, Google Drive/Docs
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day lab operations and serve as responsible person for safety compliance including on-call emergency response; Support cell and microbial culture operations including media prep and cryopreservation; Manage EHS interactions, permits, protocols, and training; Manage laboratory equipment cataloging, maintenance, and procurement end-to-end; Perform routine lab-support duties and generate status reports on inventory and incidents; Proactively improve scientific processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC