Lab Assistant

Curia • Albany, NY

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant's role is to perform operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff. Day-to-day functions include cleaning chemistry glassware, laboratory and supply areas, as well as maintaining and updating the chemical inventory. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 0-1 years’ experience in a laboratory
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related field
• GMP laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate
• Maintain/update chemical inventory
• Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner. Wash, sterilize, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
• Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests. Keep sink area and personal workspace clean and organized
• Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis
• Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets
• Refill solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
• Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol
• Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Participate in self-development activities and training of others
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED