Administrative Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time, No Bench Work)

Company Overview:

Mucommune, LLC is an early-stage research and development company that builds on more than a decade of pioneering pharmaceutical research in mucosal delivery and antibody technologies. Our mission is to develop platform technologies to improve the female reproductive health through non-hormonal contraceptives, probiotics and anti-microbial/viral devices. You will join a team of talented, multidisciplinary scientists and engineers to pave the way for next-generation female healthcare!

Job Responsibilities:

As Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, materials management, and facility coordination to ensure efficient and compliant lab functioning.

Key duties include:

• Manage procurement of lab supplies, including preparing order requests and obtaining vendor quotes
• Track orders and maintain accurate purchasing records
• Receive, inspect, log, and properly store all incoming materials
• Coordinate product returns and resolve delivery issues
• Verify deliveries and maintain proper documentation
• Schedule and coordinate vendor visits for equipment calibration, maintenance, and repairs
• Plan and track routine preventive maintenance for lab equipment
• Communicate service schedules to minimize disruption to lab operations
• Maintain clean and organized lab spaces, including benches and work areas
• Monitor and update chemical inventory records
• Manage regulatory documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis (COA)
• Perform routine cleaning and organization of freezers and refrigerators

Compensation/Core Hours: $25 per hour from 9am-3pm Mon-Fri (Averaging 25-30 hours per week)

Qualifications: No scientific background is required for this position!

• Technical Skills: Basic inventory management, laboratory operations (routine lab maintenance; handling of reagents, consumables, and supplies), regulatory compliance (collecting SDS/COA), equipment & facilities (scheduling and coordinating), logistics & shipping, and other laboratory assistance. Industrial safety training (e.g., OSHA, shipping, hazardous waste & disposal) preferred.

• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills required.  

• Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is essential. Must be a creative and detail-oriented individual, who is able to multi-task, can lift up to 25lbs and precisely follow instructions.

• Education: Minimum high school diploma with 1-2 years’ experience