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SalaryLab Technician I
San Diego, CA
About Sanguine:
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. For the past four years, Sanguine received the prestigious designation as a “Great Places to Work” company. It is an exciting time; our biotech company is growing quickly and needs the best team members to join us.
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. For the past four years, Sanguine received the prestigious designation as a “Great Places to Work” company. 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, and proper storage. Initial samples will be from both Leukopaks and clinically collected blood samples or its derivatives. This role will also require experience with LIM systems and com
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, and proper storage. Initial samples will be from both Leukopaks and clinically collected blood samples or its derivatives. This role will also require experience with LIM systems and com
mercial laboratory operations, including the internal communication of project details with Sanguine personennel as well as the ability to properly address client questions and concerns.
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 the 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, and stool.
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree or Associate’s Degree with at least 1 year of experience in a life science laboratory environment
- Available to start on or around June 2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Must be available to work on weekends if needed.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- The schedule for this role is: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- In the application, you will need to confirm your understanding of this schedule, days and times
Hourly Rate: $22.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience
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.
