TITLE | Part time Lab Assistant (20-25 hrs/week) |
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE | The Lab Assistant will join our Plasmid Lab team to assist in general lab processes and reagent preparation. These contributions will allow the Plasmid Lab to operate effectively and efficiently. |
POSITION REPORTS TO | Lab Technician II |
APPROXIMATE START DATE | January 13th, 2025 |
SALARY | $19.00/hr |
SHIFTS | Monday - Friday 9am-2pm (with some flexibility) |
LOCATION & POLICY ON REMOTE WORK | This position will work out of our Watertown, Massachusetts Headquarters . Our beautiful office space has free, ample parking with a complimentary shuttle from Harvard Square and is on multiple bus lines, with the cost of public transit covered by Addgene. Addgene's Covid-19 Safety Measures At this time, vaccinations are strongly encouraged for all employees of Addgene, but not required. |
The Role:
Addgene is seeking a Part Time Lab Assistant to support the Plasmid Lab Division of the company. The principal activities of the role will be preparing common reagents in the laboratory as well as participating in general lab processes which include the generation of bacterial stabs for order fulfillment.
To Succeed in the Role, You Will:
- Prepare LB/TB media, antibiotics and other common reagents
- Organize and maintain glassware including washing and autoclave activities
- Clean/maintain work area and lab equipment and supplies as needed
- Aliquot and label DNA samples
- Store samples using custom built tracking software
Skills and Competencies
- Certificate in Biotechnology or related field recommended
- Bachelors or AAS Degree or equivalent lab work experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques required
- Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential
- Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently
- Initiative and interest in process improvement strongly desired
Benefits
Part-time employees receive:
- A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment.
- Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite four or more days per week.
- Onsite yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Pet insurance
- Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator
- Annual professional development stipend of $500 (after your 1 yr work anniversary)
- Annual lifestyle stipend of $500 (after your 1 yr work anniversary)
- 40 hrs of Paid Time Off (after your 1 yr work anniversary)
The Organization:
Addgene is a self-sustaining, thriving nonprofit life sciences organization that was created to help scientists share DNA-based research materials called plasmids. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by improving access to useful research materials and information. Since its founding in 2004, Addgene has grown and innovated in order to assist the research community by archiving and sharing useful DNA-based research materials and resources (such as plasmids, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies) with scientists worldwide. Broad availability of these unique research materials promotes the advancement of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, while increasing collaboration within the scientific community.Learn more here from one of our founders, Melina Fan.
As an “Addgenie”, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to help fulfill this mission, including scientists, software engineers and product developers, renowned customer support teams, scientific content creators, and business development professionals. Together, Addgenies create and enhance opportunities for research scientists to deposit their materials, find products and resources easily on our website, and receive unparalleled support in receiving and expertly using our materials in their own experiments.
Life at Addgene:
Addgene is a truly special place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming group of people from many backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in flexibility, actively supporting professional development, and a strong work/life balance. We value sharing ideas and feedback with each other and the company. Learn more about Life at Addgene
We also believe it's important to make time for fun, whether it's eating popcorn at our outdoor movie night, sharing cute photos in the #pets slack channel, or sampling whiskeys at our end-of-year social hour. Bookworms, athletes, gamers, parents, foodies, and more will find community in Addgene's events and Slack channels.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Addgene
Addgene is committed to creating and fostering a diverse, supportive, and inclusive working environment. We work with a diverse and open global scientific community, and we know that the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. Addgene strives for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and backgrounds as we grow, while working as a community to identify and unlearn all forms of bias. We seek to create an environment where all people can feel a sense of belonging.
Addgene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, active military or veteran status, age, handicap, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local law.
