Daily Responsibilities/Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare high quality media, buffer, and reagents according to a regularly occurring schedule as well as special requests.
• Track & document shelf life of media mixes, and plan for re-occurring mix preparation
• Follow SOPs, protocols, and other guidelines as it relates to the preparation of reagents and buffers
• Quality control testing of these materials to ensure products are free of contaminations and are formulated appropriately
• Maintain relevant lab supplies and materials by confirming the purchase of raw materials and managing the inventory.
• Support the writing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of preparation protocols.
• Analyze, synthesize, and communicate data to both technical and non-technical colleagues and collaborators.
• Be able to interact with colleagues in other functions and department to solve technical problems.
• General laboratory tasks, including maintenance of equipment, stocking of consumables, glass washing, and overall lab upkeep.
• Verification and use of technical equipment including balances, pH meters and liquid transfer devices
• Interpret scientific documents for custom media mixes
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Qualifications/years of experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a chemistry, biology, or other relevant discipline OR

· Associate’s Degree in a chemistry, biology, or other relevant discipline with 2 years’ experience in a laboratory environment OR

· High School Degree/GED with 5 years' experience in a laboratory environment

Must Haves:

1. Media and reagent prep experience within a laboratory environment

2. Basic understanding of chemistry of buffer preparation including titrations and reactions

3. Sufficient math skills to calculate Mass/Molarity, concentrations, and dilutions

4. Ability to read and interpret chemical labeling and hazardous signage.

5. Attention to detail and understanding of the basic laboratory environment

6. Excellent organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently

7. Ability to follow oral and written directions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person