What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Operations Specialist I–II (Per Diem) position at Bonneville Labs?
Bonneville Labs is a flexible coworking and traditional lab space operator and developer optimized for a community of Bio-Doers, emerging biotechnology companies, community partners, and life sciences market leaders. Bonneville Labs believes that research and development organizations can innovate faster when their mind-share is freed up from operations to focus on discovery and product development. Bonneville Labs seeks to improve our world and lives by eliminating operational hurdles and reducing the cost of research and development for our member companies and allowing them to go forward, faster toward world changing discoveries and businesses.
About The Role
Join Bonneville Labs’ shared-lab network as a per diem Lab Operations Specialist. You’ll support daily lab operations, safety checks, and equipment maintenance during scheduled and on‑call shifts. This flexible role is perfect for candidates seeking part‑time work in a fast‑paced research environment, with paid training and clear expectations.
What You’ll Do
About The Role
Join Bonneville Labs’ shared-lab network as a per diem Lab Operations Specialist. You’ll support daily lab operations, safety checks, and equipment maintenance during scheduled and on‑call shifts. This flexible role is perfect for candidates seeking part‑time work in a fast‑paced research environment, with paid training and clear expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Complete daily and monthly workorders (equipment checks, safety inspections, consumables).
- Perform safety checks (eyewash, showers, fire extinguishers, spill kits).
- Support equipment maintenance and run test cycles outside standard hours.
- Provide member support by resolving service and equipment issues.
- Float between South San Francisco sites as needed.
- Respond to shift requests within 30 minutes; shifts assigned on a first‑come basis.
- Training: 2 weeks paid, 8–12 or 1–5.
- Shifts: Early mornings (6–8 am), evenings (5–7 pm), or fill‑in mornings (Mon/Wed/Fri).
- Minimum availability: 3 days per week, 2 hours per day.
- Commitment: 120 days of active availability after training, with at least 5 shifts per month.
- Per diem rate: $30–39/hour
- No travel pay unless moving between sites after starting at one location.
- Bridge toll reimbursement available for Hayward coverage.
- Paid training provided in exchange for commitment.
- Lab Ops I: AA degree in life sciences or HS diploma with 2 years of lab experience - preferred.
- Lab Ops II: BS degree in life sciences plus 3 years of lab experience.
- Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Able to lift 50 lbs and perform routine lab tasks safely.
- Be part of a collaborative team supporting cutting‑edge biotech research.
- Gain hands‑on lab operations experience in a flexible, part‑time role.
- Access training and growth opportunities with clear pathways to more responsibility.
- Work in a service‑first culture where your reliability directly impacts scientific progress.
Salary : $30 - $39