Laboratory Technician
Synectics Inc. · Minneapolis, MN · 1 mo ago
ScienceContract
About the role
The Laboratory Technician will conduct day‑to‑day tasks supporting a molecular biology and fermentations R&D team.
Responsibilities
- Media and plate preparation
- Restocking of lab supplies
- Cleaning and sterilization of glassware
- Collecting and autoclaving waste
- Maintaining the lab support areas of the lab
- Performing standard upkeep and cleaning protocols on multiple pieces of scientific equipment
- Becoming familiar with the general function of equipment
- Rotational weekend work, typically collecting samples for other scientists
Qualifications
- Some lab experience
- Good understanding of sterile techniques
- Excellent biosafety behaviors
- Good basic math skills
- Ability to operate day‑to‑day under minimal direct supervision
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
- Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
- Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
- 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Schedule
1st Shift; Flexible time – 8 hours between 7 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday‑Friday with potential weekend work.