Laboratory Associate I

About the role

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Laboratory Associate I to join our Custom Development team. This position will be responsible for various lab tasks including sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, data analysis, and report writing and review.

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.
• Develop and optimize workflows.
• Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
• Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
• 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, etc.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety procedures.

Benefits

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker include: the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world; the 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 benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance; retirement contributions; holidays & paid time off; and more. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & Growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.