Laboratory Assistant - Chemistry (Part-Time, Temporary)

Empiricotx; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Empirico is seeking a laboratory assistant to support routine chemistry operations at our Madison, WI site. This part-time, temporary position runs approximately 10-15 hours per week, with potential for additional hours based on need.

You will work alongside experienced scientists in a fast-paced biotech environment. Responsibilities include ordering and receiving reagents, inventory management, lab housekeeping, preparing solutions and buffers, and performing procedures using UV-Vis

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
• Enrolled in chemistry laboratory classes; experience performing routine laboratory assays and reagent preparation is a plus.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving reagents and supplies.
• Laboratory inventory management.
• General laboratory housekeeping including dishwashing.
• Solution and buffer preparation.
• Performing laboratory procedures (training provided) using UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC, and MS.

Skills

Lab experience

Authorization to work in US

Education

Post-secondary student

Enrolled in chemistry lab classes

Job description

Position Description

Empirico, a biotechnology company that combines unmatched expertise in human genetics-driven target discovery with world-class capabilities in siRNA drug discovery is looking for a laboratory assistant to help with routine chemistry laboratory operations. The successful applicant for this part-time, temporary position is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours depending on availability and need. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working at a highly-innovative biotechnology company together with experienced scientists that have a passion for finding novel approaches toward the treatment and prevention of disease.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving of reagents and supplies
• Laboratory inventory management
• General laboratory housekeeping including dishwashing
• Solution and buffer preparation
• Performing laboratory procedures (for which training will be provided) using ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution
• Enrolled in chemistry laboratory classes (experience performing routine laboratory assays and reagent preparation is a plus)
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Estimated hourly rate for this role is $12.00 to $18.00 per hour. Individual compensation decisions will be based on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

About Empirico

Empirico is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel medicines which mimic the effects of naturally-occurring genetic variants that confer favorable effects on health and disease. Empirico’s two foundational technology platforms – the Precision Insights Platform™ for genetically-validated target discovery and the siRCH™ platform for the discovery and development of siRNA medicines – are used separately and in tandem to enable Empirico and our collaborators from the discovery and validation of novel targets to clinically-viable therapeutics. Empirico’s exceptional internal capabilities, augmented by those of its partners, are driving the advancement of a growing and differentiated pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered programs. Empirico is headquartered in San Diego, CA with a major second site in Madison, WI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are striving to build a strong culture of inclusivity, transparency and collaboration at Empirico, where our diverse and equitable workforce is empowered to contribute to our mission. We always seek the best candidate for the position and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t match up exactly with the job description. Empirico is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To All Agencies

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