Laboratory Assistant

About This Role

This role involves supporting research scientists and technicians within a multidisciplinary operations team. The Laboratory Assistant contributes to the efficiency of laboratory operations and helps optimize procedures, making it suitable for a student pursuing a science degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and growth media plates while maintaining aseptic technique
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and quality control of laboratory instruments
• Operate an autoclave to sterilize labware and media
• Follow standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols
• Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment
• Conduct research within operations to assist with the optimization of laboratory procedures
• Learn and utilize general laboratory techniques such as using an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) system
• Shadow researchers performing various laboratory techniques and processes (e.g., fermentation, enzyme assays, HPLC)
• Additional responsibilities may be added at the discretion of management

Requirements

• Enrollment in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related degree program
• Understanding of basic biology concepts and methods
• Understanding of general chemistry concepts and methods
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven ability to budget time and manage day-to-day research project work, laboratory duties, and other assigned tasks

Nice to have:

• Students who have completed at least their sophomore year are preferred
• Experience in a non-classroom laboratory setting and knowledge of common wet lab equipment (e.g., autoclave, pipettes, centrifuge, spectrophotometer)
• Eagerness to develop, learn, and adopt new methods

Important Details

• Position duration: Beginning Early-August and potential opportunity to extend into Fall of 2026
• Schedule: Approximately 15-20 hours per week

Application Process

• Fill out the application and submit a cover letter and CV/Resume
• References required upon request

About the Company

Elemental Enzymes was founded on the belief that agricultural performance should improve in a way that enables plants to flourish and enriches the planet with eco-friendly, sustainable solutions. The company focuses on bringing cross-disciplinary scientists and processes together to create novel solutions for practical problems, aiming to benefit both plants and the planet.