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Laboratory Technician

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, San Diego
Aug 05, 2025
Position Title: Laboratory Technician - II (Associate) Work Location: San Diego, CA 92121 Assignment Duration: 12 months Work Arrangement: Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. Position Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented candidate to join our Biobanking team to assist in biobanking and key lab operations. Background & Context: In this position, the candidate will work within a matrix, collaborative, fast-paced, team environment. As a member of the Biobanking team, the candidate will support multiple ongoing critical large-scale Immunology projects, through processing of samples from multiple collection studies, ensuring sample data are accurately recorded, and facilitating transfer of biospecimens to scientists as needed. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate biobanking logistics and operations. Accession various sample types as part of the Biobank: scan, (re)label and store samples, data entry and reconciliation, aliquoting, and disposal as needed. Isolate and cryopreserve primary PBMCs and serum from whole blood. Lead biobank sample processing including isolation of genomic DNA from whole blood. Ensure that biospecimen identifiers are captured accurately in LIMS and other file-sharing locations. Maintain LIMS workflows. Coordinate with various IT groups as needed for troubleshooting. Facilitate transfer of biospecimens and maintain chain-of-custody. This can include shipping and receiving shipments or sample exchanges with local-based collaborators. Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation critical to Biobanking. Interact with senior staff members as necessary. Ensure compliance with all R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards and training, and safety training and practice. Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment. Qualification & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biology with 1+ year experience in a biology laboratory environment required OR Associate degree in Biology with 3+ years' experience in a biology laboratory environment required OR High School Degree or equivalent with 7+ years' experience in a biology laboratory environment required Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Highly organized and possess keen attention to detail, keeping meticulous records. Strong customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret requests. Previous experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical drug discovery. Proficiency in data analysis using Excel and database systems. Experience with sample handling, PBMC isolation, and DNA Extraction. Experience in LIMS/biospecimen management databases.