Persephone Biosciences – Lab Assistant – Microbiology
Persephone uses real world patient data to develop microbial products that impact patient and infant health. Persephone is looking for a lab assistant that will assist in sample processing, clinical trial administration, general microbiology, and product development to build solutions for damaged microbial ecosystems.
Job responsibilities are as follows:
· Process fecal samples from Persephone’s clinical trials.
· Support microbiology team in general molecular biology techniques.
· Keep lab well stocked with media, plates, and buffers.
· Accurately document all work by electronic notebook and laboratory inventory management system.
· Communicate effectively with other team members, and help to troubleshoot challenges as they arise.
· Keep a clean and tidy lab space.
· Work independently.
· Support Persephone’s clinical trials.
Requirements:
· Bachelors in Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
· Willingness to work with human fecal samples is a must.
· Willingness to work in an anaerobic chamber is a must.
· Attention to detail and ability to follow established laboratory protocols and keep careful records of research via electronic notebook.
· High attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work independently.
· Previous labaoratory experience of some sort is required.