Job Description
Laboratory Assistant Elemental Enzymes is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join a multidisciplinary operations team that is focused on providing support and efficiency for research scientists and technicians. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related major. Students who have completed at least their sophomore year are preferred. Position Duration: Beginning early-May and potential opportunity to extend into fall semester of 2026 Job Responsibilities Prepare reagents and growth media plates while maintaining aseptic technique. Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and quality control of laboratory instruments. Operate an autoclave to sterilize labware and media. Follow standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols. Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment. Conduct research within operations to assist with the optimization of laboratory procedures. Learn and utilize general laboratory techniques such as using an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) system. Shadow researchers performing various laboratory techniques and processes (e.g. fermentation, enzyme assays, HPLC). Additional responsibilities may be added at the discretion of management. Required Experience: Enrollment in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related degree program. Understanding of basic biology concepts and methods. Understanding of general chemistry concepts and methods. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to budget time and manage day-to-day research project work, laboratory duties, and other assigned tasks. Experience in a non-classroom laboratory setting and knowledge of common wet lab equipment (e.g. autoclave, pipettes, centrifuge, spectrophotometer)