Job Responsibilities:
- Use robotic pipettors to produce and maintain store of multi-well plates used for calibration and final test of Labcyte liquid handling systems
- Validate accuracy and precision of plates
- Package and ship plates for field calibration and verification of Labcyte liquid handling systems
- Quantitatively make up standard (control) solutions in multi-liter volumes
- Keep an inventory of these solutions and schedule to keep up with demand
- Qualify these solutions via fluorescence assay in microtiter plate format; use single-channel and multichannel pipettors
- Make, validate and troubleshoot standard curves using these standard solutions
- Quantitatively validate microliter plate readers and pipettors used in these processes
- Exercise diligence and good technique so that solutions and plates do not become degraded, contaminated or mislabeled
- Troubleshoot any/all of these processes as required
- Validate samples of new plate lots
- Keep records of results in good order for later troubleshooting and verification
- Other related tasks as required
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a life science (two-year certificate in Biotech or Chemistry will be considered with sufficient work experience)
- 2 years experience working in a lab environment
- Quantitative skills are essential; Biochemistry lab course required, and successful completion of Analytical Chemistry lab course strongly desired
- Experience with single and multichannel pipettors; must be able to pipet quickly and accurately
- Experience with robotic pipetting equipment and fluorescence plate readers
- Proficiency with Excel and ability to create spreadsheet statistical analysis independently
- Consistent and complete recordkeeping
- Ability and willingness to report mistakes and problems promptly and clearly
Desirable:
- Work experience in assay development and/or high throughput screening environment strongly favored
- Ability to write simple Excel macros a plus
- Experience with robotic fluid handling equipment
- Previous experience in a quality control position
- Previous lab work with blood products a plus
- Experience with inventory control, materials-related functions and purchase requisitions.
- Familiarity with personal, lab and chemical safety.
Location: Sunnyvale Headquarters
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies.
To apply for this position email: careers@labcyte.com subject line “Lab Technician”.