Laboratory Operation Assistant (Temp to Perm)
Arc Institute · Palo Alto, CA
Posted about a month ago · $25 - $31
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arc Institute's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arc Institute.
About this role
The Laboratory Operation Assistant will support the Scientific Operations team at Arc Institute by performing tasks such as media preparation, ordering and restocking laboratory materials, and maintaining glassware. This role is primarily manual labor, requiring physical work and the ability to handle multiple priorities while ensuring safety and effective communication with lab members. The position starts as a temporary role with the potential for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arc Institute as an employer.
What you need
- 0-1 years prior laboratory operations experience
- Minimum education level: BS degree in biological sciences
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally move heavy equipment
- Should possess strong attention to detail with critical analytical skills
- Should be resourceful and possess good organization skills
What you get
- Hourly rate range of $25 - $31 per hour
Worth weighing
- Role involves primarily manual labor and physical tasks
- Position is temporary with potential for full-time based on assessment
- No specific mention of additional benefits or perks beyond salary
Summarised from Arc Institute's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Arc Institute on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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