Laboratory Technician I

Position Overview

Location: San Diego, California. Sanguine Biosciences is accelerating personalized medicine research by empowering patients with their healthcare data and simplifying participation in medical research. We partner with patients and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate precision medicine R&D by securely and efficiently collecting patient samples and relevant health data. In this role as an Entry Level Lab Technician I, you will process and test various blood samples – including PBMC, T, B, and NK cell isolations – and perform tasks such as cell counting, aliquot preparation, accessioning, reagent creation, proper storage, and flow cytometry laboratory services. You will also operate LIMS systems, communicate project details with team members, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Pay: $23/hour to $25/hour plus performance based bonus.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm with flexibility to work additional full-time shifts as needed. Sanguine Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key 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, including isolation of immune cell subsets (T, B, and NK cells) according to SOPs.
• Execute additional laboratory procedures such as cell-based assay work, flow cytometry, and research grade diagnostic testing.
• Handle human biological samples including 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.
• Conduct 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 with SOPs and applicable regulations.
• Properly stock laboratory reagents and supplies while updating inventory records as needed.
• Assist with other job functions or special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and working in a biobank or biorepository.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of process or utility equipment/system maintenance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Capability to work in a BSL-2 lab setting with biohazards and various chemicals, and to wear appropriate PPE.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Availability and flexibility to work a variety of full-time shifts, including Monday through Saturday between 8am to 7pm as needed.