Laboratory Associate I

Cygnus Technologies • Leland, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Custom Development team as a Laboratory Associate I. As a Laboratory Associate I, you will be responsible for lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, data analysis, and report writing and review. Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred. The Laboratory Associate I will execute protocols under the direct supervision of the Director, R&D.

Requirements

• Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar Life Science
• Associate degree with 2 years or BS and 1 year of biotechnology industry experience
• Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
• Experience running FPLC; executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, …

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
• Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
• Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
• Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
• Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
• Maintaining sample inventory and defrosting refrigerators and freezers.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
• Place purchase orders via ERP software.
• Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
• Present data at lab meetings.
• Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
• Develop and optimize workflows.
• Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

Benefits

• Potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• Opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefit s and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree