LabCentral
Lab Operations Assistant/Associate
LabCentral, Cambridge
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 18 hours ago
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About the role
- LabCentral is looking for a Lab Operations Assistant/Associate to join our LabCentral 238 Main Street location in Cambridge, reporting directly to the Associate Manager, Lab Operations.
- You'll thrive in this role if you have a genuine curiosity about science and hands-on experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or pharmacy setting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow members of the Lab Operations team to maintain shared laboratory spaces (equipment oversight, consumable stocking, general lab upkeep), troubleshoot issues with equipment (e.g. incubator, centrifuge, cold storage, microscope, autoclave, and glass washer).
- Lead lab startup and/or shutdown with support from the Lab Operations team.
- Engage in activities and events that support LabCentral's mission and foster community.
- Support other LabCentral functions as needed
Requirements
- 0-2 years of practical hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.
- Familiarity and ease working within BSL1/BSL2 lab environment.
- Dive into the daily operations of the labs, gaining hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Willingness to learn and engage with a wide variety of lab equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, email, and other common computing tools.
- Ability to work onsite at our location in Cambridge, MA.
- Strong time management, organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, essential for building relationships with residents and vendors.
- Complete all relevant training on lab processes and systems, including HAZWOPER, DOT and RCRA certification trainings.
- Engage with the LabCentral community and its residents, learning how to best support their research needs.
- Offer feedback on process improvements as you familiarize yourself with our systems.
- Continue to develop your own skill set and define goals for ongoing professional growth.
Benefits
- Fully Covered Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums: We have you and your dependents covered, including deductible costs.
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