Lab Technician, Tissue Sample Inventory

About the role

Join our dynamic team in South San Francisco, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our innovative research pipeline. We are seeking a motivated and highly organized individual to manage the logistics and inventory of critical tissue samples. This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional communicator and team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is adaptable to evolving scientific needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of tissue samples, including inventory, registration, and archival of stained slides and tissue blocks.
• Serve as a key communication link, coordinating shipments and tasks across internal scientific teams and with external vendors.
• Maintain meticulous records and catalogs to ensure sample integrity and accessibility for ongoing research.
• Provide essential organizational support for the Anatomic Pathology laboratory's tissue panels.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Skills

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Mindset: Keen attention to detail with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Data Fluency: Proficiency in managing and organizing tabular data using tools like Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting OR
• Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in biological sample management or laboratory logistics.
• Familiarity with tissue banking software (e.g., Labware Biorepository) or similar LIMS databases.
• Hands-on experience in a biology or histology laboratory setting.
• Experience working with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., R, Spotfire, Excel).

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Frequently operate instruments, objects, tools, or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching in order to perform service functions.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required include close-range detail observation, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations, including identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling hazardous waste.
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $95,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.