Biotech Laboratory Technician - Biotech Start-up offering Stock Option

ACGENE Lab is an (Irvine) California-based research company, dedicated to the development of an individualized gene-editing & stem cell therapy platform technology for a Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B) patients, with potential applicability to other sub-types of LGMD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, and transportation and storage of samples
• Perform routine and non-routine experiment and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
• Accurate data entry, receive, label, and analyze samples
• Verify all samples and data received.
• Organize and store all supplies in inventory; Keeping records on inventory lists
• Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations, and interpret findings
• Record all data and results with accuracy and responsibility
• Perform quality control of samples
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations

Qualifications

• Degree in Molecular biology, Genetics, Biology, Biochemistry or related field in Biology
• Proven 1-2 years of experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
• This may include: Molecular biology techniques, PCR, gel electrophoresis, staining, microscopy, cell culture, cell sorting
• Transfection with chemical reagents (i.e Lipofectamine, Fugene)
• Plasmid Cloning (Preferred)
• Transfection with electroporation (Preferred)
• Stem Cell Differentiation (Preferred)
• Genotyping, and colony management experience (Preferred)
• Computer skills: knowledge of Google Docs and Sheets and other relevant computer programs
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to write correspondence and reports
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.
• Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards, etc.)
• Excellent physical condition and endurance
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

Essential Skills

• Flow Hood work lab experience
• Overall stem cell culture experience
• Stem cell isolation and proliferation
• Cryopreservation and Thaw
• PCR

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule

• Day shift (8 hours: 8am to 4:30pm; 30-minute unpaid meal break)
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends Availability if necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cell Culture: 1 year (Required)
• Stem Cell: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mouse Cell: 1 year (Preferred)
• Flow Hood: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person