Lab Technician, I

Company Overview

Cerevel Therapeutics is dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the brain to treat neuroscience diseases. We are tackling neuroscience diseases with a differentiated approach that combines expertise in neurocircuitry with a focus on receptor selectivity. Our portfolio of pre-commercial neuroscience assets targets a broad range of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and substance use disorder.

Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, we are bold thinkers, deep experts, resilient pathfinders, and transparent partners who push the boundaries of scientific understanding to unlock breakthrough CNS therapies that have real impact on people’s lives.

Cerevel aspires to develop and nurture a culture characterized by trust, respect, courage, curiosity, and compassion, with a relentless focus on mission and results. Our patient-centricity guides our purpose, how we treat each other and what we work on every day. The successful candidate will bring their own unique thinking and approach to Cerevel while sharing our core values and convictions.

This Lab Infrastructure Technician role will support the day-to-day activities of our integrated facilities and lab operations team. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, take initiative, and be able to think creatively to solve problems hands-on. This position will be integral for our fast-paced and flexible laboratory. The candidate will support the existing team by performing key operational duties across a variety of work processes to maintain an efficient and high-functioning lab environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities
• Receive and distribute packages; identify and communicate time/temperature-sensitive items to relevant staff members
• Maintain and organize lab, stockroom, and mechanical areas; prepare areas for use as needed
• Collect and stock glassware and assist with operation of glasswasher and autoclave systems
• Assist in duties relating to lab management and equipment operations as required to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Perform routine checks of all lab spaces to ensure systems are functioning properly
• Assist team with scheduling and escorting external services vendors
• Monitor laboratory waste and coordinate removal with safety personnel
• Additional Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will learn and become proficient in certain technical skills such as:

• Assisting functional lab groups with setup and preparation of specialized equipment and work areas by learning and following standard procedures
• Preparing standard stock solutions for use by scientists per requested schedule
• Using standard tools and techniques to support minor facility repairs and maintenance
• Inspecting safety equipment and documenting completion within a management system

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant work experience and comfort in lab/facility environment
• Proven ability to work with people to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills to share information with team, staff, and external vendors
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, plus ability to multi-task as needed
• Detail-oriented, able to capture and report information correctly and accurately
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques to support changing goals
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to wear and work in standard lab PPE, handle items up to 25 pounds, utilize standard hand tools, and scale ladders

Desired Qualifications

• Work experience within a laboratory setting with a range of responsibilities
• Customer oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Experience or skill in at least one specialized area related to lab operations
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies

Education

• High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (G.E.D.) is required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred in a science-related field

Cerevel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.