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SalaryAs a Lab Associate, your primary responsibilities include assisting in the overseeing of the daily operations of the laboratories, ensuring the safety of personnel, managing equipment and supplies, and coordinating all activities with the lab manager and lab owners.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- A strong candidate for this role will be a proactive energetic problem solver. This is a key role in keeping day-to-day R&D operations moving smoothly. Critical to success will be:
- Monitoring and ordering R&D supplies, reagents, consumables, etc. as needed
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
- Working with facilities and other groups to make sure the labs are clean, safe and well-maintained
- Work closely with the Lab Manager in managing day-to-day laboratory operations. Monitor, purchase, and stock lab supplies using and maintaining lists of commonly ordered items.
- Assist the Lab Manager with the calibration and preventative maintenance effort for freezers, instruments and tools used by R&D.
- Assist the Lab Manager with all equipment repairs, equipment moves and new equipment installs.
- Support R&D staff in the creation and updating of laboratory SOPs and work instructions.
- Manage on-site lab coat program.
- Proactively work with lab owners, EH&S, facilities, and other groups to resolve maintenance issues, and other building problems as they arise.
- Assist with lab clean-up efforts and lab safety lab-pack activities. Coordinate hazardous & biohazardous waste removal.
What You Bring:
- Education: Associate Degree or Diploma in a science related discipline.
- Work Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience working in a lab environment and familiar with common lab reagents and similar programs.
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of common chemicals and lab practices
- Good communication skills
- Ability to document and report results
- Organized and good work ethic
Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.
Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance.
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $54,000 to $74,300 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance
Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.
EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.
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