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Lab Assistant
Department: Molecular Biology
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Sapphire Energy is a venture capital backed company developing next generation biofuels based on recent advances in metabolic engineering. The company focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that will substitute for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lab Assistant who is comfortable in a growing and exciting lab environment working with glassware, conducting sample preparations, pipetting, following GMP and SOP guidelines, autoclaving glassware and possibly other tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with various departments, multi-task and be adaptable to change as well as being comfortable in a start-up environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in a biotech lab. BS or AS in Scientific discipline preferred but not required

Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to human.resources@sapphirefuel.com.

Posted December 15, 2008