Laboratory Associate

Tierra Biosciences, a venture capital backed life science company, has pioneered a novel high-throughput protein production platform that produces hundreds of custom proteins on-demand. Our platform can make proteins faster than other technologies and has the potential to onboard novel methods quickly. We use cell-free synthetic biology to bring the power and throughput of genomics technologies into protein production. Our diverse range of customers engage in the creation of pioneering products in therapeutics, chemistry, biotechnology, agriculture, and food. At Tierra Biosciences, we play a pivotal role in expediting our customers' scientific exploration, enabling them to swiftly transform ideas into market-ready, life-changing innovations.

We are looking for a Laboratory Associate who will be responsible for performing lab duties in support of our research projects.

JOB DUTIES

• Follow work procedures according to GMPs and SOPs to meet production schedules.

• Prepare materials for production batches.

• Assist with packaging and labeling finished products.

• Assist with other tasks as needed.

• Prepare Internal Reagents.

• Identify and alert supervisor of any issues with production batches.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• AS degree or equivalent technical skills preferred.

• 2+ years of work experience in a research laboratory or related field.

• Sound knowledge of standard laboratory procedures, equipment, and record keeping skills.

• Previous work experience in biotech or biopharmaceutical industry preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

• Good organization skill, flexibility, and capability of multi-tasking.

Tierra offers highly competitive salaries, equity, and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k). Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form upon hire. This position is based in our San Leandro, CA location.

This is a non-exempt position with a projected salary range of $25 to $35 per hour, based on qualifications.