Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation ยท 2 days ago
Bioremediation Laboratory Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrThe Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation (CAER) is a nonprofit organization focused on soil remediation and ecosystem restoration. They are seeking a part-time Lab Technician to assist with fungal cultivation and soil analysis, supporting ongoing research and ensuring a clean laboratory environment.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Prepare fungal growth media and substrates
Assist with spawn preparation and fungal culture maintenance
Support sterile work (e.g., transfers, inoculations) following established protocols
Assist with soil sample processing and preparation
Conduct basic soil analyses (e.g., pH, texture, moisture, organic matter, or other assays as trained)
Support data recording and organization related to lab and field samples
Assist the Lab Manager and Scientific Director with the setup, execution, and breakdown of laboratory experiments
Prepare materials and experimental treatments according to established protocols
Support data collection, labeling, and accurate record-keeping for experiments
Monitor experiments and report observations, deviations, or issues to supervising staff
Assist with basic quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability of experimental work
Prepare reagents and solutions
Clean, organize, and maintain lab spaces and equipment
Assist with inventory management and restocking of lab supplies
Follow laboratory safety and contamination-prevention protocols
Qualification
Required
Experience with fungal cultivation, microbiology, mycology, soil science, or a related field
Familiarity with sterile technique and basic laboratory best practices
Prior lab experience (academic, research, or applied setting) strongly preferred
Careful attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
Comfort with hands-on, routine lab work
Interest in environmental remediation, fungi, and applied ecological science
Preferred
Experience working with environmental or soil samples
Coursework or degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or related disciplines
Experience working in small, collaborative research teams
Company
Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation
Our mission is to advance research and application of ecological remediation to equitably address pollution, promote public health, provide education and workforce development, and build climate resilience.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase