Lab Assistant

Stoke Therapeutics•Bedford, MA

38d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke’s proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels. Stoke’s first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. Stoke’s initial focus are diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for Stoke’s proprietary approach. Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for providing support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment and life safety systems. This position will report to the Senior Director, Facilities & Engineering. This role will be based onsite daily in our Bedford and Waltham, MA locations.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a lab environment
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload effectively, and work well within a team.
Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable individual with a customer-focused mindset.
Experience improving scientific workflows.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Clear communicator and collaborative teammate with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining professional relationships.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on lab environments.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support for the overall lab environment, ensuring proper functioning of utilities, lab equipment and life safety systems
Perform facility & safety inspections including chemical, biological and universal waste consolidation
Handle daily lab waste disposal in accordance with safety regulations and institutional guidelines, ensuring proper segregation, documentation, and coordination with waste management services.
Provide support to various facilities administration duties including but not limited to external vendor coordination, landlord services, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
Maintain an updated lab inventory, prepare order lists, and maintain sufficient stock of common reagents, supplies, and materials
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support lab productivity
Manage shipping and receiving of laboratory materials, including biological samples, reagents, and equipment, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and documentation requirements.
Routine safety shower and eye wash station inspections
Performs or supports execution of small repairs as directed
Ensures laboratory cleanliness, storing materials in designated areas or properly disposing in accordance with lab guidelines
Performs other duties as necessary