Chemical Technician/lab Co-ordinator Envirotech

**Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?**

**Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact**

Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for. Not only will Samsara’s technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.

We are a jaw droppingly unique company Whilst we are an envirotech start-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work. We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.

**Purpose of the role...**

**Key Responsibilities...**

**Lab Co-ordinator Duties**:

- **Resource Coordination**:

- Coordinate the ordering, receipt, and inventory management of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
- Maintain an organised inventory system, ensuring all materials are properly labelled and stored.
- Work with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of laboratory supplies.
- **Safety and Compliance**:

- Ensure all laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain up-to-date safety documentation and assist with safety audits.
- Support the implementation and enforcement of safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- **Documentation and Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate records of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Assist in preparing reports on laboratory operations, including inventory levels and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff to ensure proper documentation of experiments and results.
- **Support Activities**:

- Provide administrative support to the laboratory team, including scheduling meetings and managing communication.
- Assist with the coordination of laboratory maintenance and equipment calibration schedules.
- Support laboratory staff in various tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations

**Protein Production Duties**:

- ** Fermentation and Downstream Processing**
- Perform protein expression using various expression systems including _E. coli _and yeast.
- Conduct downstream processing for proteins expressed from fermentation.
- Maintain and optimize protocols for protein expression and downstream processing.
- Prepare and manage reagents and consumables for protein production activities.

**Instrumentation and Equipment**:

- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment used in protein production, including troubleshooting and minor repairs.
- Calibrate instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- **Research and Development**:

- Assist in the development and optimisation of protein production processes to improve process efficiency, consistency and yield.
- Participate in research projects, contributing to the design and execution of experiments.
- Analyse experimental data and provide insights for process improvements.
- **Quality Control**:

- Prepare biological samples for QA/QC analysis, ensuring accurate measurements and proper handling.
- Conduct tests to evaluate enzyme performance, including enzyme activity assays and protein quantification using methods such as colorimetric assays, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC.
- Ensure all analyses are conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
- Report any deviations from quality standards and assist in troubleshooting and corrective action

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Hands on experience in fermentation and downstream processing techniques.
- Experience in protein expression, purification, and characterisation processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working within cross-functional teams.

**What you might like about us...**

**_Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.

**_ Flexibility_** - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.

**_ Autonomy_** - you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask be