Summary

The TAILOR Labs service center is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented Research Assistant I to support a multidisciplinary research and biologics manufacturing group focused on bacteriophage discovery, characterization, and therapeutic development. This position operates within a highly collaborative environment alongside faculty overseeing GMP aligned phage manufacturing and research. The successful candidate will contribute to both research and regulated laboratory operations, maintain smooth functioning of the laboratory, and support preparation of materials used for biologic production, downstream quality control, and translational phage research.

Job Duties

• Prepare basic laboratory media, buffers, and common reagents used in microbiology and molecular biology workflows.
• Order consumables and equipment, receive and document incoming materials, and maintain accurate inventory using an online Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Coordinate Quality Control testing of manufactured lots by third party labs.
• Maintain organized laboratory workspaces and ensure readiness for research and GMP aligned operations.
• Participate in environmental monitoring, equipment logs, and maintenance of audit ready documentation.
• Conduct routine laboratory experiments involving bacteriophage isolation, purification, characterization, and maintenance of phage and bacterial strain collections.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and accurately document data using electronic notebook platforms.
• Assist with sample processing, reagent preparation, and materials used in downstream quality control assays supporting biologic manufacturing workflows.
• Complete required Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) training.
• Perform experiments and workflows in compliance with GMP/GLP procedures and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate, traceable documentation, batch records, and experiment logs to support regulated biologics manufacturing and quality control efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Master's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or a related field.
• Prior experience in microbiology techniques, molecular biology methods, or phage handling.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks (e.g. Lab Archives) or LIMS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in documentation and inventory management.
• Interest in biologics manufacturing, GMP/GLP environments, and regulated research workflows.
• Enthusiasm for learning new techniques, contributing to team based projects, and growing within a translational biotech research environment.