Lab Associate, Media Development

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Laboratory Associate to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a Laboratory Associate at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers to support cell culture experiments and other lab activities under the supervision of a Lab Manager
• Support troubleshooting efforts to identify and correct deviations in media preparations
• Support scientists with media and buffer investigations
• Regularly inventory lab supplies and support chemical inventory efforts
• Assist in ordering lab supplies
• Support efforts to increase lab productivity and efficiency
• Regularly clean and maintain lab and lab equipment
• Support other groups with solution preparation and lab maintenance activities as time allows
• Autoclave solution and cell culture assemblies as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma with five years of relevant laboratory experience
• Organizational skills
• Motivated
• Foundational chemistry knowledge, including pH, osmolarity, and calculations for creating chemical solutions
• Attention to detail, including scientific observations
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Drive Suite applications
• Fluent in English
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years of relevant laboratory experience or an entry level Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field
• Experience cleaning and maintaining science equipment
• Familiarity with preparing cell culture media and buffers
• Experience with improving lab efficiency, such as lean 6-sigma training
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid basic life insurance
• 401k company match
• Flexible work
• Generous paid time off and paid holiday
• Wellness and transportation benefits

Pay

The base pay range for this non-exempt position at commencement of employment is expected to be $28.00 to $31.00/hour; base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value.