Laboratory Technician

Job description

Alta Biotech, LLC is a contract research organization (CRO) specializing in molecular biology and biochemistry services. We are a startup founded in 2016 and have been growing rapidly ever since. Our facilities are located in the Fitzsimons Bioscience Park of the Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.altabiotech.com.

We are currently seeking an entry-level bioscience lab technician to help provide support to our many projects; servicing our wide array of clients, assisting in their ever expanding research. The ideal candidate for this position will be very detail oriented, self-motivated, and searching to advance their laboratory skills. This is a full-time position with a typical 40-hour work week. If you enjoy working hands-on, in a fast-paced laboratory environment, are ready to learn as you work, and are eager to advance your laboratory skills, please send in your resume and cover letter.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, bioscience background is preferred
• Working knowledge of standard laboratory protocol
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, problem solve, and communicate with multiple levels of the organization
• Strong agility, engagement, self-motivation and flexibility in every-day tasks
• High standards of cleanliness, organization, and work ethic
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while successfully managing overlapping tasks
• Ability to maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Desire to learn and advance skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Able to lift or move up to 30 lbs
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience working in a biological research laboratory
• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or similar preferred
• Moderate experience in the handling of glassware and lab equipment such as centrifuges, autoclaves, pipettes, column chromatography, etc.
• Familiarity with sterile techniques and general sterilization procedures
• Familiarity with safety procedures and proper handling of biological materials, wastes, and chemicals

What to expect:

• Follow Alta Biotech's Standard Operating Procedures to complete projects on a daily basis
• Work with care and precision in accordance with Alta Biotech’s safety standards, and level of excellence
• Perform quality control analyses such as enzyme restriction, sequencing, sterility, and endotoxin-level analysis
• Develop and edit precise and accurate Prep and QC reports on a per project basis
• Assist in maintaining an organized lab space
• Aide stocking lab supplies and maintaining high cleaning standards of laboratories and equipment.
• Routine cleaning of labware and operation of autoclave
• Handle biological waste, and non-hazardous chemical waste
• Basic use of Microsoft Office such as Excel and Word

Benefits and Conditions:

• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays
• Health insurance stipend
• Simple IRA
• Probationary period may apply
• Salary Pay-$40,000-$45,000/year