Quintara Biosciences is a customer-oriented CRO company focused on cloning, DNA extraction, and gene synthesis. We have an entry-level technician position available for our Molecular Services team and are looking for motivated candidates.
Basic requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Lab experience is preferred.
- Ability to work five days a week, possibly including one weekend day.
- Meticulousness, reliability, and responsibility.
- Ability to interview and take an assessment for approximately an hour at Quintara Bio in-person.
- Ability to be a communicative team member in a long term role.
Duties include:
- Handling customer samples and performing essential molecular biology and biotechnology laboratory techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA assembly, and plasmid prep.
- Quality control, interpreting data, and troubleshooting.
- Following standard operating procedures and good lab practices.
- Maintaining accurate, detailed lab and production records.
There will be an evaluative period of 3 months during which you will be paid an hourly wage of $22. Your progress will be tracked, with expectations for gradual improvement, and a full-time salary offer will be made at the end of the trial period if you prove capable for the position.
· Full benefits will be conferred upon acceptance of the full-time salary offer.
· Job Types: Full-time, Contract
· Pay: $22 per hour during training. Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Education:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02138: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person