Laboratory Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The professional will be responsible for washing, sanitizing, and sterilizing laboratory materials; maintaining cleanliness and organization of equipment and the environment. Key Highlights: 1. Daily equipment maintenance and workplace organization. 2. Supporting laboratories in organizing and cleaning equipment. 3. Conducting tests to ensure equipment efficiency. #### **Unlock the Chemistry of Life.**TM At Amyris, we pioneer the use of microbes to convert plant-derived sugars into high-performance molecules at scale. Our platform unlocks the sophisticated, intricate chemistry found in all living systems, enabling new product possibilities, market opportunities, and sustainable solutions. With proven scale, we are redefining what renewable chemistry can achieve. Visit our website to learn more: https://amyris.com/ * At Amyris, we are a team of creative and innovative people. We value healthy relationships across diverse perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive culture embracing different races, ethnicities, genders, religions, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Join our team! **Responsibilities:** * Wash and sanitize materials used in the Laboratory. * Operate and maintain the washer in the Sanitization Room, ovens, and autoclaves responsibly. * Keep equipment and the sanitization room clean. * Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables. * Keep area records up to date. * Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment used, guaranteeing workplace organization. * Provide support to laboratories. Examples: bench organization, equipment cleaning. * Request preparation of solutions used in the area from the Media Prep laboratory. * Inactivate and sterilize contaminated materials originating from analyses and inocula from the Barra Bonita laboratory. * Prepare and sterilize materials for laboratory use. * Perform monitoring tests to ensure the efficiency of equipment in the sanitization room; ensure proper functioning of autoclaves and drying ovens in the Sanitization Room; keep equipment and the sanitization room clean. * Request equipment repairs from the area manager. * Perform other relevant and necessary activities to fulfill the role. **Requirements:** * Completed High School education. * Preferred: currently pursuing technical training in Biology, Pharmacy, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields. * Availability to work rotating shifts and a 6x2 schedule. * Availability to work Shift C. * Basic knowledge of sanitation practices. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. * Desired knowledge: 5S, GLP, and equipment (e.g., autoclaves).