Laboratory Assistant - Internship

About Juno Bio
At Juno Bio, we’re on a mission to close the gender health gap. There are over 30 women’s health conditions associated with the vaginal microbiome that affect billions of women each year - from recurrent infections through to infertility - and yet these are poorly characterised, badly diagnosed and inadequately treated. We’re pioneering the standard of care women deserve by decoding the vaginal microbiome using published research, our own clinical studies and direct engagement. Founded in 2018 by Hana Janebdar and Dr Leighton Turner, we’re a tightly knit team of world-class biologists and machine learning scientists backed by Illumina.
Job Summary
We are seeking a savvy Part-Time Laboratory Assistant who can assist in product sample processing and R&D. The Laboratory Assistant will be an essential part of the Juno Bio team, responsible for providing hands-on lab support for our Research Scientist, and for assembling and dispatching tests. This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or postgraduate student to gain experience in end-to-end NGS metagenomics protocols with a paid internship.
To ensure success as a Laboratory Assistant, you will need to pay close attention to detail, be reliable and be a great communicator.
Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble microbiome testing kits safely and securely to fulfill orders
• Assist in the analytical processing of specimens
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate laboratory records
• Assist in the development and optimization of new NGS protocols
• Carry out the inventory and alert the team to stock orders that need to be made
• Meet quality shipping metrics
• Coordinate and execute dispatching of customer orders, using Juno Bio’s internal and 3rd party software

Requirements

• Ability to handle, assemble and fulfill orders
• An understanding of metagenomics and NGS protocols (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing)
• Completed or undertaking a BSc in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field with some laboratory experience
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working with a cross-functional, distributed team
• Capacity to perform your duties diligently and very strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational and investigative abilities
• Excited by the opportunity to help us transform women’s health

Nice to have:

• Previous laboratory experience carrying out parts of NGS protocols
• Familiar with communication software such as Slack or an ability to learn how to use it
• Familiar with shipping label software such as Shippo and/or ability to learn how to use similar software

In addition to these qualifications:

• You get the job done
• You communicate in a respectful manner and are team oriented
• You care deeply about making a difference in the world
• You’re a scrappy, ‘roll up your sleeves’ kind of person

Benefits

• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Approx. half the time in the laboratory in Oakland, California, half remote
• Compensation: $20 per hour
• Time commitment: Part-time, 16 hours per week spread over Monday - Saturday between 9 am - 5 pm PST

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Juno Bio is a venture-backed and fast-growing startup at the intersection of technology and biology. Juno Bio’s partners with top-tier institutions in both the medical and technology sectors in order to further advance a singular vision of being at the frontier of women’s health.