Company Overview: Mucommune, LLC is an early-stage research and development company that builds on nearly a decade of pioneering pharmaceutical research in drug delivery and antibody engineering technologies. Our current focus includes advancing improved interventions for female reproductive health, including different formats of non-hormonal contraceptives, probiotics, and anti-microbial interventions, as well as immune cell therapies for cancer. Your work will help support a team of talented, multidisciplinary scientists and engineers actively advancing next-generation treatments that could potentially impact millions worldwide!
Job Category: Laboratory operations, equipment setup, equipment maintenance, facilities support
Compensation/Core Hours: Up to $75/hr on an as-needed basis; hours will vary depending on equipment purchases, installation needs, and maintenance. Highly flexible hours/schedules. Benefits will not be provided
Job Location: Morrisville, NC 27560
Job Responsibilities:
• Set up newly acquired laboratory equipment, including those from used-equipment suppliers
• Unpack and inspect equipment for visible damage, missing parts, and installation requirements
• Setup equipment according to manufacturer manuals and operational requirements. Troubleshoot, as necessary, any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, vacuum, gas, or other utility-related setup issues as appropriate. Identify any parts needed to ensure equipment is operational.
• Coordinate with company personnel, vendors, service providers, and facilities teams to support equipment installation and testing.
• Assist with basic equipment maintenance, adjustments, and repairs when appropriate
• Support scheduling & coordination of external calibration, certification, maintenance, and repair
• Maintain clear records of equipment setup activities, issues identified, parts needed, and recommended next steps.
• Perform work safely and in a manner that minimizes disruption to laboratory operations
• Provide practical guidance to laboratory staff on equipment handling, basic care, and operational considerations. Develop SOP as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Technical Skills: At least 5 years of hands-on experience with lab equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, or field service strongly preferred. Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills are essential. Experience with common laboratory systems such as HPLC/UPLC, incubators, centrifuges, refrigerators/freezers, vacuum pumps, compressors, balances, water systems, analytical instruments, or benchtop equipment is strongly preferred.
- Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to clearly explain equipment issues, document findings, and coordinate with internal staff and outside vendors.
- Other: Ideal candidates may include former laboratory equipment service engineers, field service technicians, facilities specialists, or retired professionals who want to continue working on a flexible, as-needed basis. Ability to work independently, solve practical problems, and precisely follow safety and equipment instructions is essential.
- Education: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade school, military technical experience, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.