Lab Technician
Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70000 - 85000
Posted:
25 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is an innovative fast-growing biotechnology company delivering rapid affordable DNA and RNA sequencing services to scientists worldwide. They are seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support high-throughput DNA sequencing operations. Youll work with automated laboratory systems prepare sequencing libraries monitor quality troubleshoot issues and help improve laboratory workflows.
Why You Should Join
- Competitive salary of $70K$85K plus equity.
- Contribute to sequencing services used by over 70000 scientists worldwide.
- Work alongside R&D product and engineering teams on emerging technologies.
- Make a real impact by improving protocols and laboratory processes.
- Join a growing financially stable company with opportunities for career development.
What Youll Be Doing
- Receive and log samples in the in-house LIMS and organize them into 96-well plates.
- Perform sequencing library preparation using automated liquid-handling systems.
- Load prepared libraries onto sequencers and monitor sequencing runs.
- Perform quality control investigate failed samples and repeat preparations when needed.
- Troubleshoot instrument and protocol issues independently.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and reagents and suggest protocol improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Biology or a related scientific field.
- 210 years of experience in a commercial or production laboratory; academic or research-only experience does not qualify.
- Practical experience with DNA extraction PCR NGS library preparation and DNA sequencing.
- Familiarity with liquid-handling automation 96-well plate workflows and laboratory quality control.
- Ability to troubleshoot independently in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- Availability to work the evening shift MondayFriday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM PT.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.