Job Description
Our Mission Founded by Larry Ellison and David B. Agus, MD, the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) works to develop and deploy advanced technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. Guided by world leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs, EIT seeks to accelerate innovation by driving scientific and technological advancements across four humane endeavors: medical sciences and healthcare, food security and sustainable agriculture, clean energy and climate change, and government policy and economics.
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Job Summary The Ellison Institute is seeking a talented and passionate Laboratory Assistant I to join its team. EIT is made up of a diverse group of innovative and talented professionals who work in a fast-paced environment that provides ongoing support to research projects, patient care, lab research and administrative operations.
As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will play a crucial role in facilitating important research by ensuring that scientists have the necessary reagents, tools, and organized workspace. This position offers hands-on exposure and the opportunity to collaborate across various departments, enhancing the integration of multidisciplinary efforts to drive groundbreaking research and patient care initiatives.
The role is responsible for performing the following job duties.
Job Accountabilities: - Preparation of buffers and solutions to support experimental procedures.
- Thorough washing and sterilization of laboratory glassware to maintain stringent quality standards.
- Autoclaving of equipment, glassware, and water to ensure optimal cleanliness and safety.
- Effective management and maintenance of the tissue culture facility to uphold sterile conditions.
- Help with schedulable preventative maintenance of freezers, incubators, biosafety cabinets, other potential laboratory equipment.
- Regular restocking of laboratory spaces, communal areas, and assistance with tissue culture requirements.
- Monitoring and regulation of CO2 and water levels within incubators to guarantee optimal conditions.
- Vigilant upkeep and sanitation of water baths and other shared laboratory equipment.
- Responsible for supply orders to ensure an uninterrupted workflow.
- Additional contributions to general laboratory maintenance as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Adeptness in ensuring laboratory environments are impeccably organized and supplied.
- Keen attention to detail and adherence to protocols for maintaining sterile conditions.
- Proficiency in managing routine tasks while remaining flexible to address ad hoc requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and the capability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Effective communication skills, both within the laboratory team and across various departments.
- A commitment to contributing positively to a collaborative, research-driven atmosphere.
Preferred Experience: Associate’s degree or greater in related field.
Preferred Field of Expertise: Lab experience is a plus but not required.
Hourly Rate: $20.57-24.57, DOE
For the safety and health of employees, guests, and patients, the Ellison Institute of Technology may mandate vaccination requirements for employment. The Ellison Institute of Technology's policies are always subject to review and change to ensure they are appropriate under the circumstances.
The Ellison Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks toward innovation. The Ellison Institute of Technology values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.
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Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours,