Full-Time

Lab Operations Technician

Posted on 11/2/2022

The Engine

The Engine

51-200 employees

Startup accelerator for breakthrough science

Food & Agriculture
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Junior, Mid

Cambridge, MA, USA

Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Mission-oriented, energetic and upbeat with the resilience and demeanor to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while remaining calm and composed
  • Effective communication skills
  • Highly value teamwork
  • Ability to prioritize work, organize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Interface with residents of The Engine at all levels
  • Take ownership over tasks and follow them through to completion
  • Detail-oriented and very organized, with solid time management skills
  • Independent, reliable, and willing to learn
  • Appropriately social with fellow team members, guests, and staff
  • A Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, preferred Biology or Chemistry
  • 1-3 years of experience in a lab environment
  • Project Management skills preferred
  • Clear written communication
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day laboratory operations support (consumables inventory, laboratory housekeeping, general management)
  • Support the Laboratory Operations Managers and resident companies with as needed laboratory tasks and special projects
  • Work with resident companies and Engine EHS to ensure hazardous material compliance and inventory
  • Provide equipment maintenance and troubleshooting support as needed
  • Maintain laboratory facilities and general cleanliness
  • Laboratory operational support as needed

The Engine backs founders solving the world’s biggest problems through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership. The Engine's mission is to accelerate a Tough Tech company's journey from ideation to commercialization by providing access to a unique combination of investment, infrastructure, and community.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$580M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

48%

Benefits

A mission-driven work environment and team, and the opportunity to work with world-class Tough Tech founders

Competitive compensation based on experience

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k matching

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