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Verify materials and accompanying documentation, register and label them, and ensure they are stored correctly and available for use.\n\nAutomated lab workflows: Prepare materials and consumables, set up and run established workflows involving automated liquid handling, and monitor their progress.\n\nDocumentation and troubleshooting: Maintain accurate inventory and workflow records, identify discrepancies or operating issues, and resolve routine problems or escalate them to the appropriate teammates.\n\nLab upkeep: Keep work areas and shared equipment clean and organized, replenish supplies, and perform routine laboratory/instrument maintenance.\n\nShift handovers: Communicate completed work, workflow status, inventory changes, and unresolved issues to the evening team.\n\nPrioritization: Self-steer and execute tasks in alignment with guided project priority.\n\nOwnership: Responsible for operational tasks on a recurring basis.\n\nMentorship: Assist in the training and bring-up of new Lab Associates. 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