Curia · 20 hours ago
Lab Technician; R&D Lab Support
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.67/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization focused on providing life-saving treatments. The Laboratory Technician’s role involves supporting the Research and Development team by performing various laboratory operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for rapid change in specified production areas and conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate. Refill solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested
Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner. Clean lab ovens and refrigerator(s) and freezers in accordance with maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis. Responsible for washing, cleaning, drying, and putting away all chemistry glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff
Maintain the laboratory in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures. Keep all laboratory areas clean and organized, with particular emphasis on visits from customers and other guests
Responsible for laboratory waste disposal. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas and keep those areas organized and clean. Maintaining and updating the material inventory
Maintaining and updating controlled substances inventory, handling controlled substance dispensation and shipment, maintaining material dispensation record. Adhering to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) compliance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years' related experience, or an associate's degree in a related field
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to think rationally about issues, obstacles and concerns to make appropriate decisions and evaluate to a high level when required
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Software
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Benefits
Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401K program with matching contributions
Learning platform
And more!
Company
Curia
Curia is a biotechnology company that offers discovery biology, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and small-scale manufacturing services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (34)
2024 (17)
2023 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-07Debt Financing
2017-08-31Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steve Lavezoli
Vice President, Biologics Division
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