Lab Operations Associate – Support Breakthrough Research

Arc Institute; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arc Institute in Palo Alto is seeking a Lab Operations Assistant on a fixed-term 18-month contract to support research operations across Technology Centers. You will keep shared lab spaces stocked, clean, and running smoothly, working closely with the Lab Manager to provide hands-on day-to-day logistics support for scientists.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in lab operations, is hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong organizational and communication skills.

Formación

• 1+ years of experience in a lab operations or research setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Resourceful, proactive, and self-initiating, with the ability to solve problems and troubleshoot independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to regularly bend, reach, stretch, and lift and carry boxes and supplies, with or without accommodation.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally move heavy equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine TC room upkeep on a set schedule, including filling incubator water, cleaning water pans, removing BSC waste, and cleaning shared equipment.
• Stock TC rooms and lab benches with consumables and reagents, tracking stock levels and flagging items for reorder.
• Perform scheduled incubator and BSC decontaminations following established SOPs.
• Receive and unbox large vendor orders (e.g., 10x Genomics, Ultima, Illumina), organizing and logging items into inventory.
• Work alongside the Lab Manager to provide agile, flexible support to Tech Center teams.
• Coordinate shipping of samples and equipment, chase late orders, file damage and warranty claims, and locate missing items.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with lab members to maintain a high level of service.
• Contribute to process improvement by helping keep SOPs, checklists, and rotation schedules current and useful.
• Play an active role in maintaining a safe work environment by following and reinforcing safety guidelines and procedures.
• Work with the Lab Manager to prioritize tasks and assignments, offering recommendations to improve efficiency.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Educación

BS degree or partial coursework in laboratory sciences

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Arc Institute in Palo Alto is seeking a Lab Operations Assistant on a fixed-term 18-month contract to support research operations across Technology Centers. You will keep shared lab spaces stocked, clean, and running smoothly, working closely with the Lab Manager to provide hands-on day-to-day logistics support for scientists.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in lab operations, is hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong organizational and communication skills.