Lab Technician

Job Title:

Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team and support essential laboratory functions. You will play a crucial role in preparing media and buffers for cell culture experiments, maintaining laboratory supplies, and ensuring the smooth operation of lab activities.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare media and buffers to support cell culture experiments and other lab activities under the supervision of a Lab Manager.

+ Support troubleshooting efforts to identify and correct deviations in media preparations.

+ Assist scientists with media and buffer investigations.

+ Regularly inventory lab supplies and support chemical inventory efforts.

+ Assist in ordering lab supplies.

+ Support efforts to increase lab productivity and efficiency.

+ Regularly clean and maintain lab and lab equipment.

+ Support other groups with solution preparation and lab maintenance activities as time allows.

+ Autoclave solution and cell culture assemblies as needed.

+ Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and biologics manufacturing.

+ Foundational chemistry knowledge, including understanding of pH, osmolarity, and calculations for creating chemical solutions.

+ Strong attention to detail, including making scientific observations.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree with two years of relevant laboratory experience or an entry-level Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field.

+ Experience in cleaning and maintaining scientific equipment.

+ Familiarity with preparing cell culture media and buffers.

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Experience with improving lab efficiency, such as lean 6-sigma training.

+ Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Work Environment

The lab environment is dynamic and collaborative, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment. The role requires regular maintenance of lab spaces and adherence to safety protocols. Dress code is standard lab attire to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

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