Lab Technician

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Lab Technician to support quality control operations and help drive site performance across safety, environmental compliance, quality, and production targets. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with cGMP/GLP standards while supporting laboratory operations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing in accordance with cGMP and GLP standards
• Support CDL standardization efforts and participate in safety inspections
• Provide coverage for lab-ware operations during team absences
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and materials for media preparation and flask inoculation
• Manage and ensure compliance with ISO procedures, including resolving non-conformities
• Conduct routine inspections and safety walk-throughs
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement enhancements
• Care for and ensure compliance with ISO procedures, including resolving non-conformities
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of lab equipment and computer systems
• Assist with training initiatives and enforce adherence to SOPs (CDL/SBP)
• Support the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management system

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of Chemistry, Biology, and laboratory practices
• Understanding of GMP and GLP regulations
• Basic math skills and proficiency in reading and writing English
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Email)

Qualifications

• College-level coursework in Microbiology and/or Chemistry
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as: Brightfield microscopes, pH meters, centrifuges, YSI analyzers, analytical balances and refractometers
• Aseptic techniques and contamination control
• Frozen culture preparation
• Autoclave operation

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Schedule

Shift Information: 5:30am- 2:00pm Friday-Tuesday

Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.