Laboratory Technician in Berkeley

Job DescriptionJob Description Correlia Biosystems is looking for exceptional new team members to contribute to our manufacturing and assay development team. The hire will receive extensive training and gain hands‑on experience with manufacturing proteomic tests. The job will provide experience in standard biology and chemistry wet‑lab techniques, including work with microfluidics. As a lab technician, you will work alongside smart and motivated scientists and research associates. You will be responsible for conducting daily laboratory tasks and preparing consumables for the assay development team. Your main duty will be processing microfluidic chips (similar to microscope slides), following detailed protocols and preparing reagents to be used by the rest of the team. Required: Associates degree (AA), certificate program, comparable training, or higher. Experience in (or motivation to learn) hands‑on wet lab techniques for manufacturing, bio‑assays, biochemistry, and microfluidics. Detail‑oriented and able to execute tasks requiring attention. Able to follow complex protocols. Good understanding of “The Scientific Method” and “Controlled Experiment” concepts. Ability to perform basic calculations related to preparation of solutions Observant to safety protocols and procedures, and the ability to work with sensitive materials (safety training will be provided). Willing to learn and operate prototype‑level liquid handling automation systems. Willing to work in a BSL2 lab setting. Good communication and documentation skills. Good work ethic, reliable, punctual, takes ownership and can work both independently and in a team setting. Able to work some off‑hour shifts (weekends and evening shift availability). Experience: Experience with pipetting Experience with biochemistry lab protocols Experience with utilizing chemical reagents and making solutions (e.g. buffers, detergents, etc.) Analytical skills (Data analysis in Excel) Problem solving and troubleshooting skills Experience maintaining a laboratory notebook Enrollment in (or completion of) a bioscience or chemistry related degree or certificate program Correlia Biosystems is a dynamic startup company; potential applicants should have the ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced environment. We have a positive, open, and supportive work environment where we value and create opportunities for personal and professional growth of our team members. We always encourage self‑initiative, exploration, and innovation - which are a strong part of our company culture and integral to our company success. This is a full time position but part time options (minimum ~20 hr/week availability) may be considered for senior students enrolled in an education program and willing to continue full time upon completion of the course work, or who can work full‑time during school breaks. Work hours are flexible and will require some availability during evenings and weekends. The job site is in West Berkeley (near the Aquatic Park). Company Description Correlia Biosystems is a Y‑Combinator backed life science startup based in Berkeley, CA. We are developing a next proteomics platform to transform laborious and time‑consuming immunoassays. Using lab‑on‑a‑chip technology, we set a new standard for rapid, automated, and multiplexed assays to put more data into the hands of researchers in biopharma, diagnostics, and beyond. Company DescriptionCorrelia Biosystems is a Y‑Combinator backed life science startup based in Berkeley, CA. We are developing a next proteomics platform to transform laborious and time‑consuming immunoassays. Using lab‑on‑a‑chip technology, we set a new standard for rapid, automated, and multiplexed assays to put more data into the hands of researchers in biopharma, diagnostics, and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR