Lab Associate

Siddaganga TBI; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siddaganga TBI is seeking a Lab Associate to oversee daily lab operations and drive projects in a fast-paced research environment. You will help organize events and community groups focused on lab and hardware initiatives, while coordinating training sessions and ensuring equipment usability and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, 2–3 years of lab experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Comfort in a fast-paced startup setting with minimal supervision.
• Curious and eager-to-learn mindset, contributes as a team player.
• Fosters an environment of innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison for day-to-day lab operations and take full ownership.
• Organize events, activities, and community sub-groups to grow the entrepreneurial engineering community focused on labs and hardware.
• Coordinate and produce training sessions, incorporating feedback to guide equipment and space use.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including lab inspections.
• Evaluate lab protocols from internal and external groups to gain project insights.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies to operate equipment.
• Collaborate with researchers, startups, corporates, and other stakeholders to understand lab needs and provide support.
• Stay informed about latest tech advancements and share insights with the team.
• Generate regular reports covering lab activities and project progress.
• Document SOPs to ensure protocol adherence.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant discipline

Job description

Hiring: Lab Associate

• Act as the main liaison for day-to-day lab operations and take full ownership.
• Contribute to organizing events, activities, and community sub-groups to foster the vibrant growth of an entrepreneurial engineering community with a focus on labs and hardware.
• Engage in the coordination and production of training sessions, incorporating feedback and insights to guide the effective use of equipment and spaces.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, conducting necessary laboratory inspections.
• Evaluate laboratory protocols from internal and external groups to gain insights into ongoing projects.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies as necessary to operate the equipment's.
• Collaborate with researchers, startups, corporates, other relevant stakeholders to grasp their lab needs and facilitate the support.
• Stay informed about the latest technological advancements, sharing insights with the team.
• Generate regular reports covering lab activities and project progress.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure protocol adherence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory experience.
• Strong understanding of laboratory techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Demonstrate comfort in a fast-paced startup setting, effectively managing information with minimal supervision.
• Display a curious and eager-to-learn mindset, actively contributing as a team player with a willingness to handle any task.
• Cultivate an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Remuneration

Compensation package will be commensurate with profile experience and suitability/fit.