Job Description:

MiRagen Therapeutics is currently seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician with experience in laboratory services / laboratory support.  The required duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Purchasing and managing laboratory supplies and consumables working closely with scientists and administrative, and accounting
• Maintenance of equipment and instrumentation including but not limited to: autoclave, washers, DI water systems and drying ovens
• EH&S duties
• Routine collection, cleaning and stocking of laboratory glassware
• Preparation of buffers and other solutions utilized by research staff
• Preparation and sterilization of various lab ware and instrumentation
• Quality control of incoming raw materials
• Shipping and receiving duties

Qualifications:

Suitable candidates will possess a B.S. in life sciences or an Associate’s degree with equivalent knowledge and experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively work and communicate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Other Preferred Skills:

• Experience performing cross-functional laboratory support
• Experience in analytical techniques including HPLC, mass spectrometry, pH measurement, and UV spectrophotometry desirable
• EH & S training in chemical hygiene, hazard waste, blood borne pathogens and radiation safety preferred;
• Experience in lab inventory management desirable
• Aseptic technique required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary
• Computer skills required include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and QuickBooks
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs.

Interested candidates should either email a cover letter and CV to hr@miragenrx.com