Associate Lab Technician

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Associate Lab Technician

In this position, you will support the plasmid lab and production through the preparation and maintenance of media, reagents and consumables and the assistance of deposit intake tasks.

Plasmid Production Lab Manager

ASAP

$43,000 annually + our amazing benefits (see below)!

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.

The Role:

In this position you will contribute to Addgene’s mission by preparing media, maintaining our inventory and common reagents as well as assisting lab technicians in receiving deposit DNA and the intake of non-standard plasmid intake.

To Succeed in this Role, You Will:

• Prepare liquid and solid media, antibiotics, competent bacterial cells and other common reagents
• Assist Lab operations manager with inventory stocking and maintenance
• Assist Lab Technicians with routine work related to standard or non-standard plasmid deposits including pooled libraries and kits.
• Assist in the creation of bacterial tubes to restock stored inventory
• Receive deposits, perform quality assurance on bacterial samples and aliquot DNA.
• Organize and maintain glassware including washing and autoclave activities
• Clean/maintain work area and lab equipment and restock supplies as needed

Skills and Competencies

• Associates degree/Certificate in Biological Sciences with 0-2 years experience; Certificate in Biotechnology or related field considered
• Basic knowledge of aseptic techniques required
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written are essential
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently
• Familiarity with general computer software, Google Workspace, and MS Office a plus
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required

Benefits:

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time employees receive:

• 85% company-paid healthcare premiums including dental (extending to family members) and 100% company-paid deductible
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 22 days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays. ‌
• A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment. ‌
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual lifestyle stipend
• Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite four or more days per week. ‌
• Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator

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.

Addgene works with a global scientific community in which the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and seek to create an environment where all people can feel heard, respected, and valued.

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.