Entrylevel Lab Jobs in Berkeley, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Lab Technician

Company is focused on discovering and developing novel, life-changing medicines for people whose health and lives have been disrupted by disease. Our biology-centric drug discovery approach aims to seamlessly integrate interrogation of complex disease-associated biology and protein engineering expertise to unlock proprietary insights that are leveraged to generate promising product candidates and enable their rapid advancement into proof-of-concept studies.

As explorers on the frontier of life-changing science, we aspire to operate one of the most productive research and development engines in the biopharmaceutical industry and our research team has a track record of producing an average of one new IND candidate per year.

Today the company has seven disclosed programs, including four in Phase 2 or 2b studies, across three therapeutic areas: cancer, retinal diseases, and liver and metabolic diseases.

Job Description

We are currently looking for an outstanding laboratory technician to become a member of COMPANY's team. Working in partnership with our Operations Director, EH&S Professional, Facilities / Laboratory Support Teams, and the Research staff, the successful candidate will provide technical services and excellent support to COMPANY's research groups.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Glassware maintenance, including collecting, cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing laboratory glassware.
• Supplies management, including maintaining and recording supplies inventories in COMPANY stockrooms, Supply Centers, and tissue culture suite.
• Media preparation, including preparation of bacterial agar plates according to request and commonly used buffers; ability to use basic laboratory instruments, such as analytical balances, pH meters, magnetic stir plates, etc. is highly desirable.
• Maintenance of glasswasher and autoclaves including proper operation according to manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Waste disposal, including collecting, autoclaving and properly disposing of waste that requires sterilization before disposal, disposal of recyclable materials.
• General safety duties, such as monthly eyewash and shower tests, monthly sterilizer test, and associated record keeping.
• Perform auxiliary services as requested.

During the course of these duties, regular physical exertion, such as climbing, crouching, crawling and/or lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required. The job function will involve the regular use of chemicals, heavy machinery or other equipment/materials that require use of personal protective equipment and routine safety precautions. The applicant must be able to perform work independently to ensure all responsibilities are completed in a timely manner and be diligent in maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High School Diploma (AA or BS in Biological Sciences is highly preferred but not required).
• 1-2 years of relevant laboratory, facilities, or operations experience. Must have.
• Professional demeanor, ability to interface with staff across functions, as well as consultants and vendors.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills are essential: the candidate must have the ability to communicate through email, effectively speak one-on-one or in small groups.
• Focus on internal customer service; approachable, responsive and thorough in follow-through.
• General computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join COMPANY?

At COMPANY, we know that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We believe in open communication, and work as a team to solve issues. If you are self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to constantly learn, this entry-level position is an outstanding opportunity to begin your career at COMPANY in laboratory support for the life sciences.