Laboratory Technician I

San Diego, California

About Sanguine Biosciences, Inc.

Sanguine Biosciences is accelerating personalized medicine research by empowering patients with their healthcare data and making it as easy as possible for them to participate in the medical research process. We partner with patients and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate precision medicine R&D by securely and efficiently collecting and providing patient samples and relevant health data. We are helping thousands of researchers at 20 of the top 40 global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies increase the speed and quality at which they are conducting their research. It is an exciting time; our biotech company is growing quickly and needs the best team members to join us.

About The Role

The Entry Level Lab Technician I will be responsible for the processing and testing of various

blood samples. Sample processing will include, but is not limited to: PBMC, T, B, & NK cell

isolations. Other assigned duties may include cell counting, aliquot preparation, accessioning,

reagent creation, proper storage, flow cytometry lab services. Initial samples will be from both

Leukopaks and blood samples or its derivatives. This role will also require experience with LIMS

systems and commercial laboratory operations, including the internal communication of project

details with Sanguine personnel as well as the ability to work as a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately document and accession biospecimen collection information into a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Create, label, and perform quality control on an array of reagents
• Perform laboratory procedures using density gradient separation for cryopreservation of PBMCs that may also include further isolation of immune cell subsets such as T, B and NK cells according to SOPs.
• Execute other laboratory procedures such as cell based assay work, flow cytometry, and research grade diagnostic testing.
• Work with human biological samples including but not limited to whole blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva, stool, and leukopaks.
• Perform quality testing of various samples.
• Prepare, process, and ship biological samples to outside laboratories following SOPs and IATA regulations.
• Quality control of incoming and outgoing samples
• Maintain accurate records of specimen storage, distribution, and transfers
• Support and perform basic troubleshooting of processing and sample storage equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance to SOPs and applicable regulations
• Properly stock all laboratory reagents and supplies and update inventory records as needed
• Other job functions or special projects as assigned.
• Position Requirements: [Education, experience, certification, etc.]
  
  

Working Conditions

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree with at least 1 year of experience in a life science laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
• Experience with mammalian blood samples
• Experience working in a biobank or biorepository
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of process or utility equipment/system maintenance.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a BSL-2 Lab setting with biohazards /various chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPEs.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• This is an hourly role with overtime eligibility based on business needs. Availability and flexibility to work a variety of full-time shifts Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8am to 7pm is highly desirable.
  
  

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm with availability and flexibility to work a variety of full-time shifts.

Pay: $23/hour to $25/hour plus performance based bonus

Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Sanguine Biosciences is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.