Lab Operations Associate (Full Time)

Tr1X (“Trix”) is a biotechnology company focused on engineering cures for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company develops cellular therapies with the potential to cure disease by inducing immune tolerance and restoring homeostasis.

Tr1X has a state-of-the-art technology platform that allows for the scalable generation of engineered living drugs to help patients suffering from debilitating diseases with high unmet medical need. More information can be found at www.tr1x.bio

 

Position Description

The Laboratory Operations Associate will assist with day-to-day laboratory operations ensuring efficient laboratory infrastructure services and support. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with laboratory staff to maintain inventory, equipment utilization, and assist with routine laboratory maintenance.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Assist – with all aspects of laboratory operations including laboratory services and support, procurement, equipment management, waste management, material management, inventory and logistics.
• Support – general laboratory and facility-related work requests and the ordering, receiving, and stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Maintain – inventory of supplies, maintenance plans and logs, and use instructions for all equipment.
• Ensure – cleanliness and overall organization of all areas of the laboratory and that general use laboratory items are in adequate supply such as dry ice, LN2, CO2, laboratory coats, etc. 
• Take - responsibility to maintain laboratory records, reports and files.
• Manage -  and resolve administrative and technical problems.
• Recommend - and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.

Please note that this job entails some stocking and moving activities. Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

The Team – Yes You Belong!

We are building a diverse, bold, agile, and collaborative organization where each team member works closely and communicates respectfully with each other. Tr1X leadership has high expectations for themselves and for you (and so should you!): we expect the company and all its employees to be deeply focused on bringing Tr1X universal cellular therapies to patients at an accelerated pace.

Key attributes to this role include a “can do” attitude, a strong work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You have

• A BS with 2+ years of previous industry experience in related role
• The ability to interface and communicate well across all levels of an organization as well as with outside vendors.
• Good relationship building and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform in a start-up environment.

Optimally you also have

• Working general knowledge of common equipment used in immunology and cell biology laboratories such as plate readers, MSD, Luminex, flow cytometry, laminar flow hoods, etc.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies (i.e., chemical, biological, BSL2+)

You are

• Legally entitled to work for any employer in the US.
• Able to work five days a week in an office/lab setting.

We offer

In addition to a competitive compensation package with stock options, Tr1X offers comprehensive benefits for our employees and their families including:

• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with generous employer match

Compensation for this role ranges from $65,000-$85,000 depending on experience

At Tr1X we believe that a diverse, open, and inclusive environment and culture is key to our success.  Tr1X will not be influenced in recruitment, hiring, promotion or any other employment practices by race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical or genetic condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Tr1X will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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