Laboratory Technician II

About the role

Sanguine Biosciences is a biotech company that accelerates personalized medicine research. We empower patients with their healthcare data and make it easy for them to participate in medical research. We partner with patients and pharmaceutical companies to collect and provide patient samples and health data. Sanguine was recognized as a "Great Places to Work" company for the past two years and is currently growing rapidly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately document and accession biospecimen collection information following company SOPs.
• Perform various blood product processing and other related tasks such as cell cryopreservation, and cell separation using various methods of isolation to isolate different immune cell subsets such as PBMCs, T, B, and NK cells.
• Process/Handle other human biological samples, including but not limited to urine, saliva, and stool.
• Assist in monitoring environmental systems and maintaining compliance records.
• Perform routine calibrations of instruments, maintain service contracts for essential lab equipment, and ensure completion of documentation.
• Conduct quality testing of stored samples and maintain accurate quality records.
• Prepare, process, and ship biological samples to external laboratories in compliance with SOPs and IATA regulations.
• Maintain and review records of specimen processing, storage, distribution, and transfers for accuracy.
• Maintain, review, and submit EHS and quality related documents.
• Perform other laboratory procedures such as flow cytometry, and research-grade diagnostic testing.
• Serve as a backup contact for vendors and/or environmental monitoring systems.
• Research, test, and implement new laboratory assays and procedures as directed by laboratory leaders.
• Provide new hire training under the supervision of senior lab personnel to ensure safety and compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Aid in inventory management, purchasing, instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Cooky sample shipments and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, site visits, and product troubleshooting per laboratory leadership requests.
• Prepare and send out kits for on-site, partner, and phlebotomists.
• Aid in managing kit preparation and kit send out with couriers and internal staff.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field with 1+ years of experience in a life science laboratory environment.
• Experience with human blood samples is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a biobank or biorepository is highly preferred.
• Must be willing to adhere to infectious disease and immunization protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of basic process or utility equipment maintenance.
• Able to work in a BSL-2 lab setting with biohazards and various chemicals.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE.
• Availability to work full-time shifts, Monday through Friday, between 8 AM and 7 PM, with weekend availability as needed.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.