Laboratory Technician

Vancouver, WA

Absci is a generative AI drug creation company on a mission to create better biologics for patients, faster. We are the company unlocking the design of new antibodies on a computer from scratch, and we’re just getting started. It will take a state-of-the-art wet lab, artificial Intelligence, and above all else a team of brilliant Unlimiters working together to achieve our vision of breakthrough therapeutics at the click of a button, for everyone. We are gritty, creative, and we are pushing the limits of science in a way that no one has done before because that’s how we will save lives. Join us as we redefine what’s possible.

Absci is a global company with a state-of-the-art lab and headquarters in the beautiful Pacific Northwest US, ten minutes from Portland, Oregon, and its AI Research Lab in the heart of New York City. Check out this short video to learn more and see how #Unlimiters are creating drugs at the speed of AI.

 

The Laboratory Technician will join the NGS Development team and support innovative research that advances Absci’s proprietary Drug Creation PlatformTM. The NGS team is integral to the success of most projects at Absci, and this role will involve delivering NGS results for library screens and strain construction. Primary responsibilities include providing core support to sequencing and analysis activities. The individual will work closely with other members of the NGS team in day-to-day sample preparation and operation and maintenance of Illumina and PacBio instruments. The individual should be able to master new laboratory skills rapidly and will take on additional technical responsibilities outside of the NGS team. This position will require the ability to work a weekend shift as needed. 

We seek candidates who are passionate about building a collaborative, multidisciplinary company culture and committed to making a transformative impact on our industry. To be successful in this role, the candidate should be a team player, have an innovative mindset, possess applicable technical experience, and be excited about working in a dynamic startup environment. An ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and follow-through, a passion for scientific advancement, and a strong commitment to excellence. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline
  • 1+ years of research experience in a relevant laboratory setting
  • Experience in working in a microbiology lab setting
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desired experience (but not required):

  • Experience with operating complex laboratory instrumentation, particularly Illumina NGS technology or similar DNA sequencing platforms
  • Prior experience with high-throughput NGS analysis
  • PacBio technology
  • Experience in an industrial laboratory 

The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hour. Competitive equity package applies. Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to equity, compensation packages include a wide range of medical, dental, vision benefits and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Absci offers highly competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, unlimited vacation, parental leave, breakfast and lunch for onsite employees, employee assistance program, voluntary life and disability insurance, annual bonus potential, and 401(k) with a generous company match.

We seek candidates who will dive into our creative company culture that’s collaborative, multidisciplinary, and committed to a big vision for positive impact. We are defying conventions and innovating without boundaries. We are disrupting an industry with bold ideas and passionate pursuit of new possibilities. We are looking for original thinkers, creative scientists, and data-devoted gurus. Successful candidates will be excited to work in a dynamic environment and contribute as a key member of a project team. If this sounds good to you, we invite you to join us in our quest to redefine possible.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Absci is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Absci will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Absci offers a dog-friendly work environment - bring your pup along for the ride.