Lab Assistant
Aralez Bio
About the Company
We envision a world where we continuously, sustainably, and affordably improve human life with synthetic biology. Our proprietary set of enzymes and our manufacturing approach enables the production of thousands of amino acids that were previously too difficult and expensive to make. These “noncanonical” amino acids that we make are already catalyzing the creation of revolutionary and innovative products that are good for people and the planet.
Our technology outperforms traditional manufacturing approaches by 10–100x across the board. We already sell products to Big 10 Pharmaceutical companies, and our product family includes the key components of multi-billion dollar blockbuster drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.
We are a diverse, passionate, interdisciplinary team that finds joy in building something new that leaves the world better than we found it. We strive to always learn and improve and have a deep desire to capitalize on our creativity and be exceptional at what we do.
About the role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on Lab Assistant to join our growing team. Your success in the role will contribute to safe and effective operations, free up critical bandwidth for others, and have a great impact on what we can achieve in the lab. This full time, onsite role reports to the Lab Manager and supports our entire chemistry team, including Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality teams. If you’re excited to bring your operational excellence to our dynamic and ambitious lab environment, we very much want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Ensure cleanliness of lab spaces and materials (e.g. glassware).
- Make media and common reagents.
- Receive and store deliveries, stock consumables, maintain inventory.
- Participate in safety checks and organization.
- Report and record equipment issues and communicate the situation to the team.
- Improve lab workflows and organization.
What You’ll Bring
Must have:
- Ability to perform detailed, hands-on tasks in a chemistry laboratory (wet lab). Thoroughness and attention to detail when doing these tasks are critical to the success of the science team.
- Dedication to lab safety practices in daily work and identifying and recording potential safety hazards.
- Ability to proactively manage ongoing tasks and projects, with a solid sense of priorities and deadlines to keep the lab running smoothly.
- Task-oriented and willingness to perform routine daily work.
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn about lab workflow and the necessary glassware and reagents needed for the lab.
- Working knowledge and/or ability to learn task management and communication tools (e.g. Google Suite, ClickUp).
- Excellent communication skills to keep lots of different people updated with information that is important and relevant to them.
Nice to have:
- Experience in a chemistry or biology laboratory setting (wet lab), either from relevant college courses with labs or applicable industry work.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, cGMP).
- Knowledge and experience in best practices with lab materials, including procurement, inventory management and forecasting, and disposal.
- Familiarity with EHS and OSHA requirements, with a focus on fostering a robust safety culture.
Essential traits:
- Agility: Ability to adjust to changing priorities, openly adapt to change, and reprioritize the needs of multiple teams as necessary.
- Openness: Ask questions and listen with the intent to understand, share ideas for improving work functions, and seek out and remain open to other’s perspectives.
- Growth-oriented: Seek opportunities to learn and develop, expand self-awareness, welcome feedback openly, develop in functional knowledge, and take increasing ownership over work responsibilities.
Compensation
Aralez Bio’s compensation range for this position is $21 to $24 per hour, based on your performance and experience. In addition, your total rewards package will include equity and benefits.
Benefits at Aralez Bio
- Medical / dental / vision insurance coverage
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited time off policy
- Weekly catered lunch
- Professional Development opportunities
- Annual company retreat
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aralez Bio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, and any other group protected under federal, state, or local laws.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please reach out if an accommodation is needed. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.