Lab Technician

Join our team: Evolutia Bio, is a leading biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent and sustainable ingredients. Evolutia Bio develops and produces high-purity ingredients for personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Evolutia Bio's team has a proven track record of developing and commercializing bio-based manufacturing processes and products to benefit our B2B partners and their customers.

Position : Lab Technician

We are seeking an experienced Lab Technician who will support the lab operations and scientists working on microbial metabolic engineering and fermentation. This individual will support daily laboratory operations including preparation of materials and consumables used in experiments as well as keep inventory of supplies and ensure a healthy stock of lab-related materials are available at all times. This position is for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment. 

Sunnyvale, California

Education : Associate or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.

Experience: 1+ years’ experience working in a laboratory in an industrial research setting (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences Industries). Experience working with yeast strongly preferred.

Job Description :

• Perform activities to support microbial fermentations; this includes media and reagent solution preparation, equipment, and media sterilization, shake flask and benchtop fermenter setup and cleaning, sampling, and sample processing, etc.
• Write/modify/maintain lab protocols; also create or evaluate new lab protocols and SOPs, as necessary.
• Prepare biological samples or cultures analysis.
• Troubleshoot standard lab equipment issues with vendors.
• Prepare and run quality control on culture media and reagents.
• Maintain and inventory all lab equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Work with local vendors and oversee ordering (and maintaining stock of) all chemicals and consumables.
• Assist Scientist in development and testing of protocols or new processes.
• Be familiar with and maintain standard laboratory instruments (including robotic liquid handlers and other automated equipment)
• Be familiar with fermentation equipment and processes (handling 2 L glass bioreactors, autoclave, preparing media, stock solutions and sampling)
• Maintaining and calibrating lab instruments such as pH meter
• Propose continual operational improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Performing miscellaneous laboratory duties such as cleaning of apparatus and equipment, general clean-up of laboratory, sterilizing media, reagents, instruments, etc.

Required Skills :

• Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capable of high performance in independent work as well as in team setting.
• Attention to detail, good laboratory practice and maintenance of a high degree of accuracy while working in high throughput.
• Experience working with benchtop fermenters (preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Physical Demands :

• Remaining in a seated or standing position for extended periods
• Performing repetitive tasks with hands, fingers, and wrists
• Use of standard lab PPE (lab coats, safety glasses and gloves)

Employment Details:

• Full-time, Onsite
• Travel: Not required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan management

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Evolutia Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.