Lab & Facilities Assistant

over 2 years ago
Full time role
Boston, MA, US... more
Boston, MA, US... more

Job Description

Joyn Bio is a joint venture between Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks dedicated to addressing unmet needs in agriculture by applying synthetic biology approaches to engineer microbes.

Objective

  • Joyn Bio is looking for an energetic and organized individual to support daily lab and facilities operations within the organization. As a part of the Operations team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day functioning of site operations. The Lab & Facilities Assistant takes responsibility for all aspects of daily site operations.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring the consumable, media, and chemical inventories.
  • Performing shipping and receiving of supplies and deliveries.
  • Hosting visiting service technicians and ensuring expected work is performed.
  • Coordinating maintenance of office and lab facilities.
  • Participating in onsite safety initiatives 
  • Oversee general lab upkeep and assist with the coordination of periodic lab cleanouts

Training/Experience

  • High school graduate
  • 1-3 years of laboratory, safety or facilities support experience.
  • Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs.
  • Understanding of laboratory facilities, lab equipment and safety systems and procedures, and shipping and receiving practices.
  • IATA and DOT certifications are desired but not required.

Organizational

  • This position will report to the Facilities and EHS Manager.
  • This individual will be part of the Boston-based Operations team.
  • This individual will collaborate with Joyn Bio Departments, as well as other facilities users.

Location

  • This position will be based at our Boston, MA site.

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