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Lab Technician
$70K–$90K
Bay Area · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience; relevant academic research, internships, or industry experience count.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
About the job
Supports the Molecular Development team by producing and purifying recombinant proteins, preparing laboratory solutions, conducting protein quality-control tests, and maintaining samples and records.
What you'll do
- Express and purify recombinant proteins using bacterial and yeast systems, and assess concentration, yield, and purity.
- Prepare media, buffers, stock solutions, and reagents; after training, handle and maintain mammalian cells.
- Track samples and batch records, monitor culture health, and follow aseptic and laboratory safety practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience, including relevant academic research, internships, or industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology and protein purification.
- Familiarity with SDS-PAGE, protein concentration assays, accurate pipetting, solution preparation, routine laboratory calculations, aseptic technique, and contamination control.
Nice to have
- Experience expressing recombinant proteins in both E. coli and yeast.
- Experience with chromatography systems, larger-scale protein production and batch control, or routine mammalian cell handling and maintenance.
Pay
USD 70,000–90,000 per year base salary
Tools
E. coli, yeast, SDS-PAGE
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