Lab Assistant; Lead Discovery - Full-time

Laboratory Assistant I; Lead Discovery in Buffalo, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Laboratory Assistant's role is to perform operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff. Day-to-day functions include cleaning biology glassware, laboratory and supply areas, as well as maintaining and updating the materials inventory. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives. We proudly offer + 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! Responsibilities + Maintain the Laboratory in compliance with appropriate operations protocols + Assist scientists with operations involving some technical manipulations, if appropriate + Maintain/update materials inventory + Maintain the laboratory equipment in a clean, organized and orderly manner. Wash, sterilize, clean, dry, and put away all laboratory glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff + Keep laboratory clean and organized, with particular emphasis to visits from customers and other guests. Keep sink area and personal workspace clean and organized + Wipe down lab benches, lab surfaces, and lab shelving, sweep and mop lab floors in accordance with a maintenance schedule, appropriate SOPs, and on an as needed basis + Maintain stock of sterilized labware in designated cabinets + Refill RO/DI water, solvent bottles, prepare aqueous and solvent solutions as needed or requested + Prepare and crush empty solvent containers as needed following established procedures and safety protocol + Stock materials and supplies in supply and storage areas, and keep those areas organized and clean + Maintain a professional demeanor + Conduct laboratory operations in a safe and responsible manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices, Perform monthly eye wash and safety shower inspection tests. + Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels + Participate in self-development activities and training of others + Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services Qualifications + High school education or equivalent + Minimum 0-1 years’ experience in a laboratory Preferred + Associate’s degree in Science or experience in an academic or commercial laboratory setting Other Qualifications + Must pass a background check + Must pass a drug screen + May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Pay Range: $18.00/hr. Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer. #LI-KD1