Lab Assistant​/Technician - Quality Control

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Join us as our new Laboratory Assistant/Technician in Quality Control!

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician to join our Quality Control (QC) team in Franklinton, NC. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining consumable inventory, performing media preparation to enable laboratory operations, and performing microbial QC testing. You will leverage your organizational & technical skillset to perform your primary responsibilities of media preparation, glassware washing, and QC testing.

You will have the opportunity to work within the department to improve efficiency in lab operations.

We support the entire organization by knowing the right quality from early research to the end customer. We digitize, automate and simplify to have efficient processes, ensuring speed in our services and deliverables. We work consistently to have healthy, motivated, and proud employees.

• Supporting the daily lab operations by making media, preparing glassware, and autoclaving
• Performing QC testing (microbiology plate-based methods & qPCR).
• Upholding the audit readiness status of the calibration program in the lab by performing calibrations and weekly maintenance of equipment
• Demonstrating initiative in taking on responsibilities that contribute to the Quality, Safety and Environmental policies at the site
• Organizing the lab to improve process workflows

• Associate of Science degree and/or college-level course in related Science OR High School Diploma with work experience in an industrial laboratory
• A basic understanding of microbiology and production processes with a strong focus on customer service
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic and collaborative environment to achieve results together as a team.
• Physically be able to lift 50 lbs
• Be able to work flexible hours & holidays. First 3 months schedule for training would be Monday - Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday (7:00am-3:30pm). After training has been completed, the regular schedule for this position would be Monday - Wednesday (1:00pm - 9:30pm) and Saturday & Sunday (7:00am-3:30pm).

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (On-site)

Final date to receive applications: January 11, 2025

Expected pay range: $40,000-$50,000

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!
• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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