Laboratory Operation Assistant (Temp to Perm)
About The Position
We are seeking a Lab Operations Assistant to join the Scientific Operations department at Arc for an initial period of 6 months, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time employee role based on our assessment at the end of that period of our continued business needs and your performance. The Lab Operations Assistant is dedicated to providing exceptional support to Arc’s research labs. Responsibilities include media preparation and media QC, ordering and restocking consumables and other laboratory materials, glassware preparation, and other ad hoc tasks. This is primarily a manual labor role; the majority of your time will be spent on hands-on, physical tasks. Comfort with and commitment to physical work is essential.
Requirements
- 0-1 years prior laboratory operations experience
- Minimum education level: BS degree in biological sciences
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally move heavy equipment
- Should possess strong attention to detail with critical analytical skills
- Should be resourceful and possess good organization skills
- Should possess the ability to independently solve problems and troubleshoot while performing work
- Must be proactive and able to self-initiate
- Should possess effective communication skills
- Should demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other general use software applications
- Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, and climb at times
Nice To Haves
- You are a self-starter with strategic vision, a hands-on approach, and a strong belief in safe lab practices
- You anticipate needs and deliver results independently with minimal supervision
- You are able to evaluate and triage competing priorities in order to maintain a nimble, effective approach to daily operations
- You have a passion for problem solving
- You have a deep understanding of customer service and a customer-first mindset
- You are highly dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to your work.
Responsibilities
- Perform media preparation and media QC
- Order and restock consumables and other laboratory materials
- Clean, sterilize, prepare, and distribute glassware, ensuring appropriate levels of glassware inventory in all areas of operations
- Assist with management of launderable lab coats, scrubs, and towels
- Assist with basic equipment maintenance, moving, and installation
- Assist with gas management, including CO2, LN2, and dry ice
- Serve as a backup for shipping/receiving and chemical inventory management
- Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures, ensuring safety is the highest priority
- Demonstrate clear, concise and effective communication with lab members and team to ensure a high level of service.
- Work with the Lab Operations Manager and Lead to prioritize tasks and assignments, providing recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Independently handle operational processes or projects and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Author or revise Internal Procedures or Standard Operating Procedures as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
