Lab Operations Assistant; Part-Time

Department: Lab Science

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: San Mateo, CA

The role: Big Hat Biosciences is seeking a self-motivated individual to support the day-to-day needs of lab operations functions. This part-time contract role will assist with the routine hands-on tasks within the Big Hat space, keep lab spaces clean and well-stocked, and work alongside the Big Hat lab team to ensure everyone has what they need. This role is planned for 10-16 hours per week across 2-3 days, with the exact schedule to be discussed.

This role reports directly to the Lab Manager.

• Perform routine maintenance on common laboratory equipment.
• Ensure sufficient stock of washed and autoclaved glassware.
• Perform sterilization and sanitization of equipment.
• Restock commonly used materials in the various Big Hat lab spaces.
• Prepare common lab materials, such as pre-labelled plates.
• Support lab staff with basic requests.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the lab and storage spaces.

• Interest in learning about biology, chemistry, or the biotech field.
• Self-motivated individual with attention to detail, excited to work in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Experience in a laboratory environment or lab operations is a plus
• Experience with Google Suite, with a focus on Google Sheets.