Lab Associate, Media Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

401(k) company match

Flexible work

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented lab technician to prepare media and buffers for cell culture under supervision. You will support troubleshooting, assist scientists with investigations, and manage inventory to maintain smooth lab operations.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced biotech environment. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with five years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong organizational skills and motivation to learn.
• Foundational chemistry knowledge (pH, osmolarity, solution calculations).
• Attention to detail in scientific observations and records.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Drive for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers for cell culture experiments under supervision.
• Support troubleshooting to correct deviations in media preparations.
• Assist scientists with media and buffer investigations.
• Inventory lab supplies and assist in ordering supplies.
• Support lab productivity and efficiency initiatives.
• Clean and maintain lab and equipment.
• Prepare solutions and maintain lab spaces for other groups as time allows.
• Autoclave solutions and cell culture assemblies as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivated

Chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s in chemistry/biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

The base pay range for this non-exempt position at commencement of employment is expected to be $28.00 to $31.00/hour. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare media and buffers for cell culture experiments and other lab activities under supervision of a Lab Manager
• Support troubleshooting to correct deviations in media preparations
• Support scientists with media and buffer investigations
• Inventory lab supplies and support chemical inventory efforts; assist in ordering supplies
• Support lab productivity and efficiency efforts
• Clean and maintain lab and lab equipment
• Support solution preparation and lab maintenance for other groups as time allows
• Autoclave solutions and cell culture assemblies as needed; other tasks as assigned

Qualifications (required):

• High School diploma with five years of relevant laboratory experience
• Organizational skills; motivated
• Foundational chemistry knowledge (pH, osmolarity, solution calculations)
• Attention to detail (scientific observations)
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Drive
• Fluent in English; effective communication
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree (2 years relevant experience) or entry-level Bachelor’s in chemistry/biology/related field
• Experience cleaning/maintaining scientific equipment
• Familiarity with preparing cell culture media and buffers
• Experience improving lab efficiency (e.g., lean 6-sigma training)
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize