Responsibilities

• Prepare different types of growth media and agar plates using sterile techniques.
• Maintain accurate growth media inventories.
• Perform lab maintenance duties, such as ordering consumables/chemicals and cleaning labware.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment, and comply with all safety protocols.
• Perform additional related duties, as needed.

Desired Experience and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or technical field
• 1 year of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting
• Prior experience with automated plate pourers a plus
• Familiarity with general laboratory skills, such as use of balances, pipetting, calibration of pH meters, unit conversions, etc.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, hazardous materials, and flammable reagents
• Ability to collaborate, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• High level of efficiency, attention to detail, and motivation for completing tasks accurately and on time
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive work attitude, and appropriate level of professionalism
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to rotate time between Ginkgo’s Seaport and Cambridge locations
• Ability to work one of the two shifts in our rotation, which will require some weekend and/or evening hours.