Lab Assistant (Part-Time)
- Employer
- Molecular Templates, Inc.
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Start date
- Dec 3, 2021
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Research, Laboratory
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Lone Star Bio
Job Details
Company Description:
Molecular Templates is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics. Our proprietary biologic drug platform technology, known as engineered toxin bodies, or ETBs, leverages the resident biology of a genetically engineered form of Shiga-like Toxin A subunit to create novel therapies with potent and differentiated mechanisms of action for cancer and other serious diseases. MTEM currently has multiple clinical-stage ETB candidates in development including MT-5111, MT-0169, and MT-6402. Additional preclinical compounds derived from our ETB platform technology are being advanced toward clinical development. Additional information about Molecular Templates can be obtained at www.mtem.com.
Position Overview:
The Laboratory Assistant will primarily perform laboratory housekeeping duties, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization and waste disposal. The ideal candidate must be available to work part-time approximately 20 hours per week. Seeking availability for Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00AM -5:00PM. This position will require excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to follow verbal and written instruction, plus ability to prioritize tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
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Collect, wash, clean and sterilize used glassware, equipment and supplies using proper sterilization techniques
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Distribute and maintain glassware in laboratories
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Prepare media and solutions per established guidelines
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Stock and maintain laboratory supplies
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Sterilize and conduct waste disposal using autoclave
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Complete additional tasks or projects, as needed
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent, required; Associates degree, preferred
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Relevant experience in laboratory setting with experience with glassware sterilization techniques, preferred
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and work under supervision
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Ability to follow safety protocol at all times
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Ability to demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to regularly move materials weighing up to 30 pounds to a shelf located 4-6 feet in height
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Stand for long periods of time
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At times, will be required to sit for long periods of time
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Bend twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel
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Read and understand chemical labels
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Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects, for example, keypads on laboratory equipment, keyboard, phone, fax/copy/scanning machine, calculator, label maker, etc.
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Visualization necessary to participate in business functions of the position to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, e.g. meetings, training sessions, etc.
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Ability to hear in order to participate in business functions of the position in the normal audio range with or without correction, e.g. use of phone, participate in meetings, training sessions, etc.
Reporting Structure:
This position reports to R&D management. This can vary in level depending on the specific assignments.
Molecular Templates celebrates and supports our differences and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
MTEM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, you may contact us at: careers@mtem.com.
By submitting a resume for consideration, applicants verify that they have read MTEM’s Applicant Privacy notice. https://www.mtem.com/privacy-policy
Company
Molecular Templates, Inc. (MTEM) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of biologic therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. The company primarily develops a pipeline of therapies through its proprietary biologic engineered toxin body (ETB) drug platform with unique mechanisms of actions which are highly differentiated from antibody drug conjugates (ADCs). MTEM is developing MT-6402, which is in a Phase I clinical trial for PD-1/PD-L1 antibody relapsed/refractory patients; MT-5111, which is in a Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of HER2-positive cancers; and MT-0169, which is in a Phase I clinical trial to treat relapsed/refractory myeloma. Additional preclinical compounds derived from our ETB platform technology are being advanced toward clinical development. Additional information about MTEM can be obtained at www.mtem.com.
OWNERSHIP: Public
STOCK SYMBOL: MTEM
STOCK EXCHANGE: NASDAQ
- Website
- http://mtem.com/
- Phone
- 512-869-1555
- Location
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9301 Amberglen Blvd, Ste 100
Austin
TX
78729
US
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