What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Lab Technician Co-op position at Allonnia?
Company Description & Purpose
Allonnia's purpose is the pursuit of imaginative solutions to solve the world's toughest waste challenges through biology. Allonnia is leveraging the power of biotechnology and engineered systems to degrade or sequester pollutants and upcycle waste. Our ethos at Allonnia is to work in harmony with nature, combining biology and technology to fast forward time and bring Nature's future solutions to the present day. Through this collaboration we will unlock the potential in waste and enable a world where nothing is wasted. Allonnia is backed by Battelle, Ginkgo Bioworks, Viking Global, General Atlantic, EVOK and Cascade Investments.
Mission of the Position
The mission of the role is to 1) conduct and assist in biological experiments related to the removal of environmental contaminants in groundwater 2) support commercialization of technology related to waste treatment 3) manage lab equipment and materials. This is a full-time, hourly position that requires 100% time in the lab.
Key Criteria / Requirements
- Associate degree, B.S. degree, or current enrollment in a science-related program.
- 0-1 years of Laboratory experience.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Strong independent problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office tools
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift lab equipment (Approx. 25lbs).
- Experience with sterile techniques (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities & Measurable Accountabilities
Allonnia Core Values
Purposeful : Committing to work on the right things as individuals and as a company, making a difference every day
Entrepreneurial : Working with passion and curiosity to learn every day, creatively delivering results to the world
Transparent : Fostering a high trust environment that embraces constructive debate, achieving success together
Key Competencies
JOB CODE : 1000083
