Position Description: Empirico, a clinical-stage biotechnology company that combines unmatched expertise in human genetics-driven target discovery with world-class capabilities in siRNA medicines, is seeking a laboratory assistant to help our bioassay team with routine laboratory operations. The successful applicant for this part-time, temporary position is expected to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours depending on availability and need. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working at a highly-innovative biotechnology company together with experienced scientists that have a passion for finding novel approaches toward the treatment and prevention of disease.
Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include supporting the bioassay team with routine laboratory operations. You will be expected to –
Process cells, tissues, and other biological samples for downstream analysis
Assist in reagent preparation and help maintain laboratory inventory
Assist with general lab operations including dishwashing, waste removal, and equipment upkeep
Ensure workspace cleanliness and compliance with basic laboratory safety protocols
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution
Enrolled in chemistry laboratory classes (experience performing routine laboratory assays and reagent preparation is a plus)
Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.
The estimated hourly rate for this role is $12.00 to $18.00 per hour. Individual compensation decisions will be based on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
About Empirico: Empirico is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops siRNA medicines designed to mimic naturally-occurring genetic variants that confer beneficial effects on health and disease. Empirico’s two foundational and proprietary technology platforms - the Precision Insights Platform™ for genetically-validated target discovery, and the siRCH™ platform for the discovery and development of siRNA medicines - enable Empirico and its collaborators to rapidly advance programs from the discovery and validation of novel targets to clinically-viable therapeutics. Empirico’s exceptional internal capabilities, augmented by those of its partners, are driving the advancement of a growing and differentiated pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered programs for a broad range of common diseases with unmet medical need. Empirico is headquartered in San Diego, CA with a major second R&D site in Madison, WI.
We’re striving to build a strong culture of inclusivity, transparency and collaboration at Empirico, where our diverse and equitable workforce is empowered to contribute to our mission. We always seek the best candidate for the position and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t match up exactly with the job description. Empirico is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To All Agencies: Please do not contact any employee of Empirico about this position. All resumes submitted by agencies to any employee of Empirico via-email or in any form and by any method will be deemed the sole property of Empirico, unless such agencies were engaged by Empirico for this position and a valid agreement is in place.
