Laboratory Operations Associate

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Operations Associate for a direct hire opportunity with an early-stage biotechnology company in Seattle. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology industry

Position type: Direct Hire

Pay rate: 30-37/hour

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and 50% for dependents.
• $124/month commuter and transportation reimbursement program.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% emplyer contribution, regardless of employee contribution.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance coverage with 100% company-paid premiums.
• 4 weeks of paid time off, plus a paid end-of-year shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Weekly meals, snacks, and drinks.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flexible working environment and schedule.
• Yearly company retreat and quarterly company events

Overview

This person will work directly in the Operations department, reporting to the Laboratory Operations Manager, and will be naturally curious, results-driven, and eager to work in a small preclinical biotech environment. This unique role will be ideally suited for someone who has limited experience working in a biological laboratory, with a desire to pursue a career in laboratory operations, and a passion for the administrative and social planning work that supports a stellar team of scientists!

Responsibilities

Lab Operations 

• Manage and passage human cell lines, including suspension and adherent cultures, under sterile conditions; dose and harvest cells with candidate drug compounds, ensuring proper documentation.
• Prepare common-use media and reagents required for cell culture and laboratory workflows, along with kits and buffer aliquots for the Talus Bio drug discovery platform.
• Perform routine maintenance and monitoring of common lab equipment, and coordinate/oversee outside vendors performing equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Track lab supplies inventory and perform the purchasing for all routine lab supplies.
• Lead response to lab and equipment emergencies, including serving as deputy EH&S Officer.

Office Operations:

• Lead the Events Committee and organize all Talus events and social activities, including ordering lunches.
• Order all office, kitchen, and janitorial supplies, and act as the primary point of contact for janitorial and building staff.
• Set up desks/workstations for new staff with IT peripherals, name tags, ID badges, building/garage access cards, etc.
• Be responsible for the upkeep, organization, and tidiness of all common areas.
• Help with travel arrangements and poster printing for scientists.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-2 years of post-secondary education.
• 1 year of experience with cell culture.
• Experience working in a biological or chemistry laboratory (can be in college).
• Strong desire to support all company operations, including lab work and leading office operations and events.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to wear many hats and shift priorities quickly; a team player with a decathlete mindset.

Preferred:

• AS/AA or BS/BA degree in a biological science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture.

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