Laboratory Technician

Rumenera - Be’er-Sheva based microbiome startup company

The Company

RumenEra is a biotech startup that uses microbiome-driven strategies to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by ruminants while ensuring food security.

Funded, and supported by Huminn’s novel platform Convergence Innovation™️ and its impact investor partners, RumenEra implementing machine learning and classical laboratory methods to develop tools that will be used world globally to address this problem.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Scientist for a full-time position to build a state-of-the-art high-throughput robotic data generation facility where we will perform large-scale sequencing of microbiome samples.

Responsibilities

●     Run and implement NGS library preparation protocols in a high-throughput robotics pipeline.

●     Design and execute experimental plans and laboratory setups.

●     Manage inventory, track lab supplies and purchase orders.

Requirements

●     B.Sc. in Biology / Genetics / Medical Sciences / Biochemistry / Life Sciences or other relevant field.

●     At least 1 year of experience with hands-on biological lab work- a must!

●     Able to independently perform experiments and collect data according to protocols and SOPs.

●     Documentation capabilities

●     Experience with automated liquid handlers, NGS and microbiome- a big advantage!

Team player, detail and results-oriented with excellent communication skills in English and Hebrew.