2nd Shift Associate Scientist (instrumentation Technician)

Summary

Elephas, a Madison, WI-based biotechnology start-up company, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our team on a 2nd Shift work schedule. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will directly contribute to the development of Elephas’ cancer diagnostics platform.

Shift schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 15:00 – 23:00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow experimental plans with sufficient subject matter understanding to generate reliable results
• Handle and process live biological specimens safely and free from contamination in tissue culture
• Acquire data using advanced imaging (MPM, dOCM) or immunoassay techniques
• Analyze data and summarize experimental observations and findings
• Prepare reagents and buffers
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Keep accurate and timely records in electronic laboratory notebook
• General lab maintenance as needed
• Adhere to all safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with other team members to drive innovation

Education/Experience/Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, developmental biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or a related life sciences discipline
• Familiarity with standard laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in safe biological specimen handling methods

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.