Laboratory technician

AI + Biology for sustainable ingredients

Join SilicoLife, a cutting-edge biotechnology company on a mission to harness the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. With over a decade of expertise and proprietary technologies, SilicoLife has been at the forefront of biotechnology innovation and is now poised to become a product-focused company in the high-growth supplements market.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative full-time Lab Technician to oversee day-to-day lab operations, maintain cleanliness and organization, and provide essential support to scientists in conducting assays, including sample preparation. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations and Maintenance

• Laboratory housekeeping: Wash, sterilize, and restock lab supplies (e.g., pipette tips, tubes, flasks).

• Waste Management: Prepare and dispose of biohazard waste safely and according to protocols.

• Facility Upkeep: Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the lab environment, including critical equipment (e.g., incubators, biosafety cabinets).

• Calibration: Perform calibration and maintenance of equipment (e.g., probes and micropipettes).

• External Service Management: Manage and monitor equipment maintenance and calibration with external service providers.

Ordering and Inventory Management

• Stock Control: Manage the lab inventory and the overall ordering process.

• Purchasing: Obtain quotes and place orders for reagents, plastics, and consumables as needed.

• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed inventory spreadsheets for all lab materials.

Support for Assays and Experiments

• Reagent Preparation: Prepare reagents, aliquots, and standard solutions (e.g., 70% ethanol, bleach, FBS).

• Assay Setup: Label and prepare containers/media for experiments.

• Scientific Support: Directly support scientists with sample preparation and assay setup.

• Technical Documentation: Write and update technical documents (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Reports).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences) or equivalent proven lab experience.

• Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience working in a molecular biology laboratory or similar scientific setting (Familiarity with BSL2 lab safety practices is a plus).

• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and rigor.

• Teamwork: Able to work independently while thriving as a member of multidisciplinary, project-oriented teams.

• Communication: Good communication skills with both scientific and non-scientific staff.

• Language: Fluency in Portuguese and English, spoken and written.

• Experience with digital management tools for lab orders and stock control.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience 

• Health insurance and flexible benefits

• Opportunity to work with a world-class team of experts in computer science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, and bioprocess engineering

• Work/life balance with a flexible schedule and two extra vacation days over the 22 legally mandated

• Exciting projects that combine world-class science with disruptive business models to create sustainable and economically viable solutions addressing global challenges

• Company retreats, internal talks

• An inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all employees
  

Join SilicoLife and be part of something extraordinary. Help us bring our cutting-edge technology to market and make a positive impact in the world.

SilicoLife is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all employees.