Laboratory Associate I

Maravai-Lifesciences; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Employee stock purchase plans

Comprehensive medical plans

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Laboratory Associate I to join the Custom Development team. You will perform lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, 2D-PAGE, data analysis, and report writing under supervision. A strong background in biochemistry or life sciences with hands-on lab experience is preferred.

The role includes maintaining instruments, managing sample inventories, preparing buffers, and developing workflows to support project goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
• Experience running FPLC; executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, …

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
• Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
• Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
• Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
• Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
• Disposal of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
• Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
• Present data at lab meetings.
• Develop and optimize workflows.

Skills

Lab notebook documentation

GLP/GDP experience

MS Office

Education

Associate degree with 2 years

BS degree with 1 year experience

Tools

FPLC

Job description

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together,providingdifferentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years,Maravai’sportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Custom Development team as a Laboratory Associate I . As a Laboratory Associate I, you will be responsible for lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, data analysis, and report writing and review. Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred. The Laboratory Associate I will execute protocols under the direct supervision of the Director, R&D.

How you will make an impact:

• Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
• Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
• Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
• Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
• Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
• Maintaining sample inventory and defrosting refrigerators and freezers.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
• Place purchase orders via ERP software.
• Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
• Present data at lab meetings.
• Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
• Develop and optimize workflows.
• Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar Life Science
  • Associate degree with 2 years or BS and 1 year of biotechnology industry experience
• Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
• Experience running FPLC; executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, …

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:

• You have the potential to change,improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
• Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
• Fertility &family planningassistance.
• A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options, includingpet insurance.

MaravaiLifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexualorientation,and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.