- Agency
- invaio Sciences
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- Depends on Qualifications
- Description
- invaio sciences, based in Cambridge, MA, is a transformative early-stage startup developing a multi-industry platform that will bring to market novel, specific and natural products to precisely control and modulate invertebrate health. Our enthusiasm, ambition, passion and creativity, coupled with our unique blend of innovation, science and business focus, creates an exciting entrepreneurial environment. invaio sciences, is one of the newest companies started by Flagship Pioneering, an early-stage life sciences innovation company. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 75 scientific ventures resulting in $20 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. “Innovation is our currency. Our creativity, optimism, boundless energy, and curiosity fuel Flagship’s success.” invaio sciences, is seeking a highly motivated person to play a role as a Lab Technician. As a member of our team at invaio sciences, you can expect to engage deeply in interdisciplinary research and enjoy a dynamic, rapidly expanding organization that will have an impact on global food safety and address mounting environmental sustainability concerns. We offer a competitive starting salary based on qualifications and benefits.
- Qualifications
- Required Functions • Maintenance of plants o Plant fava and kidney beans, tobacco, cabbage, tomato, and peas o Water plants o Disinfect pots for plants • Maintenance of insect lines o Move adult insects to new plants weekly o Standardize insect lines for experiments o Disinfect insect cages o Make cups with mesh lids o Collect insects for experiments Maintenance of lab o Autoclave o Dish wash lab glassware o Biohazard disposal Disinfect lab benches and incubators Preferred Qualifications • Experience in plant biology, entomology or related areas • Molecular biology experience • Industry experience Competencies • Flexibility/Adaptability to Change • Accountability • Decision making • Contributing to Team Success • Planning and Organizing • Tenacity • Work Standards
- Job Number
- 11
- Contact eMail
- TMalvar@invaiosciences.com, mavendano@invaiosciences.com