Laboratory Technician

Demeetra Agbio Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Demeetra Agbio Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to keep the lab running efficiently and support scientific staff.

You will handle routine duties, ordering, shipping, and upkeep, with potential progression to General Laboratory Coordinator. The successful candidate will have a Biology degree and hands-on molecular biology experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Biology or related field.
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction.
• Experience with PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• General lab duties such as preparing media and buffers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds; standing/walking.
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture is a plus.
• 1-2 years of lab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and prepare stock and media solutions routinely.
• Maintain inventories and manage ordering of chemical reagents and supplies.
• Support tissue culture and molecular biology experiments alongside scientists.
• Perform functions to improve overall lab efficiency.
• Sterilize laboratory supplies and media.
• Receive/send shipments to/from couriers.
• Keep general work areas clean.
• Routinely generate plasmid stocks for laboratory experiments.

Skills

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Tissue culture support

Lab organization

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Lab experience 1-2 yrs

Education

Bachelor's in Biology or related field

Job description

We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of a mission driven early-stage company. As our Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping our lab running efficiently and productively. You will be working closely with our scientific staff to help with laboratory duties, ordering, shipping, and upkeep. A successful candidate will have the drive to learn all necessary tasks to potentially become a General Laboratory Coordinator. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in laboratory settings. Candidates must pass a background check.

Responsibilities:

• Trained to formulate and prepare stock and media solution routinely
• Trained to maintain inventories and manage ordering of chemical reagents/ supplies required for essential lab functions.
• Facilitate research by working closely with scientists to provide support for tissue culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Perform vital functions to improve overall lab efficiency.
• Sterilization of laboratory supplies and media
• Receive/send shipments to/from couriers
• Maintain clean general work areas
• Routinely generate plasmid stocks for laboratory experiments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Biology or a related field
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.
• Experience in performing general laboratory duties such as preparing media, buffers, etc.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds, some standing or walking for an extended period.
• Working knowledge of standard office software tools (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Experience in mammalian tissue culture is a plus
• 1-2 years of lab experience is a plus