Laboratory Technician

About the company

Our client is a biotechnology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work the evening shift in a high-volume production laboratory, preparing samples, operating automated equipment and checking data quality so deliverables go out on schedule. The position suits a self-directed, hands-on problem solver with a firm grasp of laboratory fundamentals.

What you'll do

- Receive incoming samples, record them in a tracking system and arrange them into plate formats.

- Carry out library preparation on automated liquid handling equipment and load finished libraries onto sequencing instruments.

- Monitor instrument runs, perform quality control checks and investigate samples that fail.

- Redo sample preparation when needed so turnaround commitments are met.

- Resolve equipment and protocol issues independently and in real time during the shift.

- Keep the lab supplied with consumables and reagents.

- Recommend protocol improvements and share feedback with neighboring technical teams.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- At least 2 years of post-degree, hands-on molecular biology bench work, such as nucleic acid extraction, purification, PCR or sequencing, in an industry or production setting; purely academic lab experience does not qualify.

- Background in high-throughput laboratories managing large numbers of samples at a quick pace.

- Experience working with laboratory automation.

- Strong grasp of the reasoning behind each procedure so you can diagnose problems alone during off-peak hours.

- A bachelor's degree, preferably in a life-science discipline.

- Ability to commit to a fixed on-site evening schedule, five days a week.

- Work authorization in the U.S.

Bonus points

- Experience working in a startup environment.

- Hands-on experience with common liquid handling robots.

- A master's degree in a life-science discipline.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 70,000 to 85,000 per year

- Equity

- Paid time off and paid holidays

- Retirement plan with company match

- Health, dental and vision coverage

- Life insurance and mental health coverage

Location and work model

- South San Francisco, CA, United States

- On-site, 5 days per week in office

- Evening shift

- Full-time