Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Invaio Sciences, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is a bio platform company accelerating the leap to nature-positive agriculture. The company builds on advances in human health and digital innovation to develop biological technologies for crop health, enabling farmers to both improve yields and use more natural crop health solutions.

Invaio is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the day-to-day operations of our Cambridge, MA research lab. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by ensuring equipment, supplies, and laboratory materials are prepared and available for scientific teams.

The Laboratory Technician will partner closely across R&D teams by providing laboratory support services including media preparation, equipment sterilization, glassware cleaning, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and general laboratory organization. This position plays a critical role in enabling our scientists to focus on advancing innovative technologies for agriculture.

Laboratory Operations

• Prepare laboratory media and other common laboratory reagents following established protocols.
• Wash, dry, and organize laboratory glassware, plasticware, and reusable laboratory equipment.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves to sterilize laboratory materials and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization, including shared work spaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensure laboratory consumables and supplies are stocked and readily available.

Equipment & Facility Support

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment as needed.
• Monitor autoclaves, dishwashers, water purification systems, and other shared laboratory equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate service requests when needed.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns promptly.

Inventory, Shipping & Receiving

• Receive laboratory deliveries and distribute materials to appropriate teams.
• Prepare and coordinate outgoing shipments of laboratory materials and supplies in accordance with company procedures.
• Track laboratory inventory and notify appropriate personnel when supplies require replenishment.
• Assist with chemical and consumable inventory organization.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and company EH&S policies.
• Properly handle, label, and dispose of laboratory waste.
• Maintain accurate records related to sterilization, inventory, and laboratory support activities as required.
• Support laboratory readiness for internal safety inspections and audits.

Team Support

• Provide general laboratory support to Research teams across multiple projects.
• Assist with laboratory set-up for new experiments or equipment installations.
• Contribute to a collaborative, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Perform additional laboratory support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of laboratory support experience in an academic, biotech, or industrial laboratory. Experience supporting research laboratories in biotechnology, agriculture, life sciences, or related industries preferred.
• Experience operating autoclaves and preparing laboratory media or solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable lifting laboratory supplies (up to approximately 40 lbs.) and standing for extended periods.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and execution oriented.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative and willing to support multiple scientific teams.
• Proactive in identifying laboratory needs before they become issues.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, growing biotechnology company.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling preferred.

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a…