Laboratory Assistant II, Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS)
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant II will support staff in Regeneron’s Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS) group through administrative duties and laboratory and equipment upkeep. The role is based on-site in Tarrytown, New York, and is full-time. It involves working in a laboratory environment and handling instruments, samples, and materials while using general chemistry and biochemistry laboratory techniques. Responsibilities include routine LC/MS instrument maintenance; managing consumables and inventory; preparing mobile phases, buffers, and solvents; supporting instrument scheduling, calibration, and system-suitability preparations; receiving and organizing samples; assisting with chemical inventory and sample preparation and storage; and entering information into Benchling and ELN systems. The Laboratory Assistant also helps maintain lab cleanliness, manage supplies and waste disposal, coordinate instrument service visits and onboarding logistics, and support sample shipping and receiving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a relevant field.
- Familiarity with general chemistry and biochemistry laboratory techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Biology or Chemistry degree preferred.
- Hands-on familiarity with laboratory instruments, samples, and materials.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine LC/MS instrument maintenance, including source cleaning and tubing or column changes.
- Restock instrument consumables, monitor inventory, and flag reorders before stockouts.
- Prepare and label mobile phases, buffers, and solvents according to established protocols.
- Maintain instrument usage calendars in InfinityX and help troubleshoot basic scheduling conflicts.
- Assist with routine calibration and system-suitability preparations before scientist-run batches.
- Receive, log, aliquot, and organize incoming samples.
- Assist with chemical inventory and basic sample and reagent preparation, including aliquoting and dilutions.
- Assist with sample storage in freezers and refrigerators, including organization, labeling, and disposal according to retention schedules.
- Assist with day-to-day data entry into Benchling and ELN systems, including reagent, sample, and instrument information.
- Maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization, including glassware management and washing.
- Order general laboratory supplies and organize stock shelves.
- Coordinate chemical and biohazard waste disposal in compliance with EHS requirements.
- Assist with coordination of vendors and service engineers for instrument repairs and site visits.
- Assist with onboarding logistics for new hires, including workspace setup, badge access requests, and basic training coordination.
- Support shipping and receiving of samples between sites or to external collaborators.
Benefits
- Student Loan Paydown program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Family care benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Inclusion, culture, and well-being programs, including physical and mental health programs
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and family support benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
