Laboratory Equipment Technician I

Location

Seattle, WA | United States

Job description

Laboratory Equipment Technician I – Administration

The mission of the AllenInstitute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the AllenInstitute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute Administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the institute’s overall mission.

We are looking for a Lab Equipment Technician who will work as part of a team responsible for laboratory equipment installation, maintenance and repair. They will collaborate with internal customers and external partners to ensure laboratory equipment are maintained on schedule and downtime is minimized.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Operate machines to wash and sterilize laboratory glassware and tools
• Install, maintain, and repair common laboratory equipment such as scales, pipettes, centrifuges, freezers, incubators, biosafety cabinets, PCR hoods, etc.
• Work with customers (equipment users) to identify equipment purchase needs and installation schedules
• Work with external partners (vendors) to schedule and assist with outside services such as preventative maintenance and warranty repair
• Track and monitor the status of incidents and requests
• Database data entry
• Be available for on-call rotation every 3-4 weeks

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid and gas properties, and wiring connections
• Proficient with hand tools and selected power tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Preferred Education and Experience

• Good verbal and written communications
• Working knowledge of common life-science laboratory equipment such as scale, pipette, freezer, incubator, centrifuge, bench top microscope, biosafety cabinet, etc.
• Associate’s degree
• Must be organized and able to keep good records
• Must be willing to learn and train on new knowledge and techniques
• Experience working in a research, manufacturing or biotechnology laboratory environment

Work Environment

• Laboratory atmosphere - possible exposure to chemical, biological or other hazardous substances

Physical Demands

• Working at computer for extended periods of time
• Sitting, standing, bending, squatting as found in typical office and laboratory environment
• Able to lift or move up to 30 lbs.
• Reaching or climbing ladders

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with the flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis.
• This is an essential job, and you are expected to report for work regardless of weather and/or other conditions
• Rotating evening and weekend on-call coverage

Annualized Salary Range

• $42,000 - $58,850 *

* Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outline in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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