Contraline is a venture-backed medical device company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Contraline’s mission is to provide men and couples with long-lasting, safe and effective contraception. The company’s lead product is ADAM™, the world’s first injectable hydrogel designed to provide long-lasting, reversible contraception for men. The Company aims to use its hydrogel platform technology to address global reproductive health challenges that have no solutions and large unmet needs.
Contraline is seeking a Laboratory Technician to be a member of our research and development team. This will involve preparing and performing benchtop experiments on Contraline’s hydrogel technology. The Laboratory Technician should have strong, hands-on, and broad lab skills in addition to data management and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support general laboratory maintenance needs
- Perform analytical tests on various chemicals, polymers, and solutions according to established protocols
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment according to laboratory procedures; maintain all equipment logs and records
- Perform special projects to support general R&D needs
- Maintain documentation to Contraline’s highest standard
- Assist with laboratory planning, inventory, and staff training
Experience and Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology
- Prior research laboratory experience is preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Maintains high attention to detail and cleanliness, with a willingness to try anything
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new goals