Laboratory Associate I

NCBiotech; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants and employee stock purchase

Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/Fs

Fertility & family planning assistance

Pet insurance

Retirement contributions

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Associate I on a on-site basis to join the Custom Development team. You will perform lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, 2D-PAGE, data analysis, and report writing under supervision.

If you have a degree in Life Sciences, experience with FPLC, and strong documentation and communication skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to method development and product analysis.

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Office software proficiency

Lab notebook documentation

Education

Associate degree with 2 years experience

BS in Biochemistry/Life Sciences

Tools

FPLC

Job description

Who we are:

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 and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, 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
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, …

#LI-Onsite

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 part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

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