Lab Technician
Kaigene Inc
- Location
- Onsite (Rockville, MD)
- Compensation
- $50k - $60k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
Kaigene is a biotechnology company developing optimal biotherapeutics. The Lab Technician role supports scientists by managing laboratory operations, inventory, and purchasing while performing routine technical tasks and maintaining accurate records.
Skills
Laboratory Purchasing
Inventory Management
Laboratory Operations
Reagent Preparation
Pipetting
Dilution Calculations
Sample Handling
Aseptic Technique
Equipment Maintenance
Laboratory Safety
SOP Compliance
Laboratory Recordkeeping
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Korean Communication
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Perks
- Free Food And Snacks
Full job details
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Position Summary
The Lab Technician will manage laboratory purchasing, inventory, vendor services, equipment maintenance schedules, invoices, and operational records while providing hands-on technical support to scientists. Working with scientists, equipment owners, and operations leadership, this role helps maintain an efficient, organized, safe, and compliant laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Purchasing
- Process approved purchase requests and place orders with laboratory and office suppliers.
- Track orders, deliveries, invoices, and related purchasing records.
- Maintain procurement logs and organize supporting documentation.
Laboratory Operations Support
- Monitor and replenish commonly used laboratory consumables, reagents, and disposable supplies.
- Support the organization, labeling, receiving, and appropriate storage of laboratory materials.
- Track reagent expiration dates and storage locations; maintain sample and freezer inventories and report storage temperature excursions.
Facility and Vendor Coordination
- Place orders and communicate with external service providers for biological waste disposal, laboratory and office cleaning, CO₂, liquid nitrogen (LN₂), and other recurring services.
- Coordinate service schedules and records with designated laboratory equipment owners, including preventive maintenance and required certifications.
Office Administration
- Maintain office, printing, breakroom, and shared-use supplies.
- Assist with daily employee lunch preparation and serving setup, and clean up afterward.
- Support invoice tracking, payment requests, and routine administrative coordination.
- Assist with general business operations and special projects as assigned.
Laboratory Technical Support
- Prepare and aliquot routine buffers, media, and reagents according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs), including dilution calculations, labeling, and storage.
- Receive, label, aliquot, and track research samples; support routine sample preparation and basic laboratory procedures under scientist supervision and after training.
- Perform routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment within assigned training; document checks and promptly report malfunctions.
- Clean and decontaminate work areas and reusable labware; use aseptic technique and segregate laboratory waste according to SOPs.
- Maintain accurate preparation records, equipment logs, and laboratory data; follow safety procedures and promptly report deviations and safety concerns.
- Perform routine, well-defined experiments at the request of the R&D team, under scientist supervision and after appropriate training; organize results and document activities and findings in laboratory notebooks.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant laboratory training and practical experience.
- Practical familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, including accurate pipetting, weighing, dilutions, reagent preparation, and safe sample handling. Academic laboratory experience is acceptable.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow written SOPs and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Korean, required to support day-to-day coordination with the company’s Korean-speaking leadership, vendors, and business partners based in Korea.
- Ability to accurately follow experimental protocols, organize results, and maintain clear and complete laboratory notebook entries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or laboratory environments, particularly in laboratory support or a technician role.
- Experience managing laboratory consumables and inventory, purchasing, vendor coordination, or office operations; familiarity with scientific supply vendors.
- Experience with aseptic technique, sample tracking, and routine laboratory equipment. Exposure to cell culture, ELISA, or molecular biology techniques is a plus.