Curia · 19 hours ago
Lab Assistant; Lead Discovery
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.79/hr - $21.25/hr
0+ years expCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. The Laboratory Assistant's role is to perform operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff, including maintaining laboratory cleanliness and assisting scientists with technical operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate operations protocols
Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate
Maintain/update materials inventory
Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner. Wash, sterilize, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests. Keep sink area and personal workspace clean and organized
Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis
Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets
Refill RO/DI water, solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol
Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean
Maintain a professional demeanor
Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices, Perform monthly eye wash and safety shower inspection tests
Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
Participate in self-development activities and training of others
Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services
Qualification
Required
High school education or equivalent
Minimum 0-1 years' experience in a laboratory
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Preferred
Associate's degree in Science or experience in an academic or commercial laboratory setting
Benefits
Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401K program with matching contributions
Learning platform
And more!
Company
Curia
Curia is a biotechnology company that offers discovery biology, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and small-scale manufacturing services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-07Debt Financing
2017-08-31Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steve Lavezoli
Vice President, Biologics Division
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