Company Background

Portal Insulin LLC (Portal) is a pre-clinical company developing an insulin formulation for treating diabetes mellitus. Portal’s primary mission is to provide a stable insulin product for use in implantable pumps.

Objectives

The Lab Assistant supports Scientists and Researchers in conducting various tests and experiments. Their main duties include preparing test samples, keeping lab records and documenting test findings.

Reports to:

Sr. Scientist

Responsibilities

· Prepare lab equipment for upcoming research experiments.

· Setup and execute multiple experiments simultaneously over time per the direction of the Sr. Scientist

· Gather data and information from test articles.

· Report data and compile information into graphs and documents.

· Monitor ongoing tests and experiments.

· Clean and maintain lab equipment.

· Follow safety guidelines when using lab equipment.

Typical activities

· Review experiment details and conditions with the Sr. Scientist and other team members, as appropriate.

· Setup and monitor experiments on test equipment as directed by staff.

· Take samples at a pre-defined frequency and run tests.

· Gather and enter data in an appropriate template, as directed by staff.

· Communicate results in a clear, organized manner.

· Clean laboratory equipment and dispose of samples, as appropriate.

Skills

· Detail oriented.

· Highly organized.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Collaboration skills.

· Ability to read and write technical documents.

· General computer knowledge and skills.

· Familiar with laboratory safety protocols.

· Ability to stand for an extended period of time.

· Able to lift up to 20 lb.

· Able to use a pipette to sample test articles.

Personal characteristics

· Organized, focused, responsible, mature and detail-oriented.

· Persistent/tenacious.

· Committed to excellence; driven to make projects and company succeed.

· Good judgment.

· Takes responsibility.

· Good with people; team player.

· Sense of humor.

· Demonstrated strong ethics.

Background

· A minimum of two years of college education towards a Bachelor’s degree.

· 1-2 years of experience in a research laboratory environment, preferably in Pharmaceuticals.

· PC and knowledge of appropriate software e.g., experience with MS Word and Excel.

Portal Insulin LLC

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