Laboratory
Assistant, Media Preparation
Who
we are:
Calico
is a research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced
technologies to increase our understanding of the biology that controls
lifespan. We will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people
to lead longer and healthier lives. Executing on this mission will require an
unprecedented level of interdisciplinary effort and a long-term focus for which
funding is already in place.
Position
description:
Calico
is inviting applications from lab support technologists who are excited to work
as part of a team focused serving the daily activities of the research
scientists. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented person who
will work in the media prep facility. Specific duties include, but are not
limited to:
- Prepare
liquid media and agar plates accurately using sterile technique
- Prepare
agar plates using an automated pourer
- Buffer
preparation as needed by researchers
- Routine
maintenance and upkeep of media prep equipment and area
- Assist
in maintaining strain collections and cell lines, including organizing
freezer stocks and spreadsheets
- Ordering
and stocking lab consumables
- Supporting
the research laboratory by helping with general setup, maintenance, and
other tasks as needed
Position
requirements:
A
high school diploma is required, and either an associates degree in a relevant
discipline or at least two years experience in a working laboratory is
preferred. Familiarity with basic word processing and spreadsheet software is
required. You need to be an enthusiastic team player, thrive on attention to
detail, and have excellent organizational skills.
The
level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Send Resumes to:
sschoen@ohlone.edu
