Laboratory Technician
Demeetra Agbio Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Lexington, Kentucky)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Demeetra Agbio is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on gene editing and cell line development. The Laboratory Technician role supports scientific staff by managing lab inventory, maintaining supplies, and assisting with molecular biology and tissue culture experiments.
Skills
Full job details
Laboratory Technician
Full-time employment
We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of a mission driven early-stage company. As our Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping our lab running efficiently and productively. You will be working closely with our scientific staff to help with laboratory duties, ordering, shipping, and upkeep. A successful candidate will have the drive to learn all necessary tasks to potentially become a General Laboratory Coordinator. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in laboratory settings. Candidates must pass a background check.
Responsibilities:
- Trained to formulate and prepare stock and media solution routinely
- Trained to maintain inventories and manage ordering of chemical reagents/ supplies required for essential lab functions.
- Facilitate research by working closely with scientists to provide support for tissue culture and molecular biology experiments.
- Perform vital functions to improve overall lab efficiency.
- Sterilization of laboratory supplies and media
- Receive/send shipments to/from couriers
- Maintain clean general work areas
- Routinely generate plasmid stocks for laboratory experiments
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Biology or a related field
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.
- Experience in performing general laboratory duties such as preparing media, buffers, etc.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds, some standing or walking for an extended period.
- Working knowledge of standard office software tools (i.e. Microsoft Office)
- Experience in mammalian tissue culture is a plus
- 1-2 years of lab experience is a plus