Laboratory and support specialist Job at Cepheid, Waltham, MA

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  • Cepheid
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

Due to our continuous growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our logistics teams. Our Logistics Team is made up of shipping, receiving, and lab support.

The Laboratory & Workplace Support Specialist is responsible for buffer and media preparation as well as working on special projects.

This position reports to the Lab Support Manager and is part of the Facilities & Production Equipment Department located in Waltham, Massachusetts and will be on-site. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop basic laboratory bench skills via buffer and media preparation
  • Learn basic glasswasher and autoclave operation as a daily recurring task
  • Take on an individual project to further the goals of the Laboratory Support team


The essential requirements of the job include:

  • High school diploma / GED and 1+ year of experience in a laboratory setting (OR) bachelor’s degree and 0+ years of experience in a laboratory setting
  • Foundational skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn, understand, and uphold Environmental Health & Safety policies


Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 10-15lbs routinely throughout the work day as needed and lift up to 50lbs as needed and stand for 60-70% of the time.


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Organization of inventory, data, and information to streamline processes


Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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