Lab Operations Assistant
Eon Systems
Lab Operations Assistant
At Eon, we are at the forefront of large-scale neuroscientific connectomic data collection. Our mission is to enable the safe and scalable development of brain emulation technology to empower humanity over the next decade, beginning with the creation of a fully emulated digital twin of a mouse within the next two years.
Role
We're seeking a hands-on Lab Operations Assistant to keep our San Francisco lab running smoothly and help stand up lightweight systems that scale. You'll own the day-to-day readiness of the lab—supplies, equipment coordination, safety records, and basic workflows—so our researchers can focus on science.
This is a part-time, in-person role based in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Lab readiness & maintenance Keep benches and shared spaces organized; manage dishwashing/sterilization cycles and routine tidying; coordinate waste streams (chemical, bio, sharps) per policy.
Inventory & procurement Track consumables and reagents, place orders, receive and stock supplies; maintain up-to-date SDS/labels and a simple chemical/reagent inventory.
Equipment coordination Maintain asset lists; schedule preventive maintenance and repairs; arrange installations and vendor visits; track calibration (e.g., pipettes).
Systems & documentation Set up and maintain lightweight systems (checklists, SOP library, equipment schedule, inventory/ordering tracker; ELN/LIMS or Notion/Sheets).
Safety & compliance support Maintain training records, assist with safety audits/inspections, keep incident logs current; coordinate with building/shared-lab management.
General operational support Stage materials, label/sample-track, prep basic buffers/solutions under supervision, and assist with shipping/receiving of samples and parts.
Skills and Qualifications
1+ year in a wet-lab, core facility, or lab operations role
Solid grasp of basic lab safety and good laboratory practices; meticulous with labeling and documentation.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable creating and following checklists to drive reliability.
Fluency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Slack; Notion/Sheets)
Able to lift and move boxes/equipment (max ~20 kg) and be on your feet during stocking/receiving.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary - open to contracting relation vs. employment.
Work at the cutting edge of neuroscience and AI safety with a mission-driven team.
Growth path into lab operations, facilities, or research support as we scale.