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Dry Lab Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Principal AI Scientist (Polytope Bio)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250 - $350/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Bridge wet/dry lab: Partner with the experimental team to ensure that what we measure in the lab and what the models learn are designed as a single, cohesive system. Qualifications and Experience

Lab Technician

Escondido, CA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Order dry ice and other lab necessities. * Destroy expired kits and log per protocol. * Support preparation of study-specific training materials and lab manuals. * Collaborate with study coordinators ...

Lab Technician

Escondido, CA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Order dry ice and other lab necessities. * Destroy expired kits and log per protocol. * Support preparation of study-specific training materials and lab manuals. * Collaborate with study coordinators ...

Proteomics Principal Investigator

San Diego, CA

$135K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Project manage client programs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scientific solutions while troubleshooting complex challenges in both wet- and dry-lab workflows. * Design robust research ...

Lab Assistant Compositing

Visalia, CA · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lab Assistant Compositing Visalia Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our ... dry, refrigerated and frozen materials and retain as directed by department leadership. • ...

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Dry Lab information

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in a dry lab?

To thrive as a Dry Lab Technician, you need a solid background in data analysis, computational modeling, and a relevant degree in fields such as bioinformatics, computer science, or engineering. Expertise in statistical software, programming languages (like Python or R), and familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you interpret complex data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate data management, insightful analysis, and successful research outcomes in a laboratory setting.

What challenges do professionals face in a dry lab environment, and how can they be addressed?

In a dry lab setting, professionals often work with computational models, simulations, and data analysis rather than wet lab experiments. A common challenge is ensuring the accuracy and reliability of simulation results, which requires strong attention to detail and robust validation against experimental or reference data. Additionally, effective collaboration with wet lab teams is essential to interpret findings and guide future research. Staying updated with the latest computational tools and best practices can help address these challenges and support successful project outcomes.

What is a dry lab?

Dry lab jobs involve computational and theoretical research, rather than traditional wet lab work with chemicals or biological samples. Professionals in dry labs use computer simulations, data analysis, and mathematical modeling to solve scientific problems in fields like physics, chemistry, or biology. These roles are essential for managing large datasets, predicting outcomes, and developing new hypotheses that can later be tested in wet labs. Common positions in a dry lab include bioinformaticians, computational chemists, and data scientists.

What is the difference between Dry Lab vs Wet Lab?

AspectDry LabWet Lab
Work EnvironmentComputer-based, simulation, data analysisPhysical experiments, chemical or biological testing
Required SkillsProgramming, data modeling, computational skillsLaboratory techniques, chemical/biological handling
Common CertificationsNone specific, often advanced degrees in science or engineeringLab safety, technical certifications
Industry UsageResearch, data analysis, computational modelingExperimental research, product development

Dry Lab roles focus on computational work, data analysis, and simulations, often requiring programming skills and advanced degrees. Wet Lab roles involve hands-on experiments and physical testing in laboratory settings. Both are essential in scientific research but differ significantly in environment and skill set.

What job categories do people searching Dry Lab jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Dry Lab jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Dry Lab jobs?

Cities in California with the most Dry Lab job openings:

Infographic showing various Dry Lab job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Nuclear Medicine Project Manager

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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Job description


The Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine at UCSF. Its mission is research (basic and clinical), teaching, patient care, and public service. Major activities of the department include general Radiology, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. The Department has 32 sections and research units, 150 full-time faculty, 285 staff, and 160 trainees across six sites: Parnassus, ZSFG, VA Medical Center, Mt. Zion, China Basin Landing, and Mission Bay (QB3). Many of our faculty conduct research activities and manage large research staffs, including students, fellows, post docs, and staff research associates. Some conduct bench research in wet lab settings; others have dry lab (computer based) research programs or specialize in clinical research.
Under the direction of the Director of Research Development and the Vice of Research, the Research Project Manager is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including data entry timelines, budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to collaborate with Principal Investigators and scientific oversight committees to ensure that the project goals are met. Prior experience collaborating with senior leadership and research staff is preferred.
Custom Scope
The Research Project Manager provides essential support to Department of Radiology research industry partnerships. These research partnerships are cross-functional, large-scale projects which span multiple departments across UCSF and UCSF Health. The candidate will be a proven leader with project management skills, experience in a wide-range of clinical trials, and have the ability to consistently deliver results on a tight timeline.
Under the direction of the Director of Research Development and the Vice of Reseearch, the Research Project Manager is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet program goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including data entry timelines, budget and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to collaborate with Principal Investigators and scientific oversight committees to ensure that the project goals are met. Prior experience collaborating with senior leadership and research staff is preferred.
Responsibilities
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
10
yes
Provides analyses for complex budget, financial, academic, data, systems and resource projects working directly with all levels of managers.
Works with post-award team in managing budget for each pillar of industry partnership
10
yes
Proposes, leads and / or participates on policy and planning committees and working groups. Provides strategy development for organizational or research initiative.
Ensures efficiency in meetings by working with principle investigators and pillar leaders to facilitate meeting preparation and deliverables
30
yes
Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts; researches organizational structures, policies and procedures and summarizes best practices in field. Provides technical guidance and quality assessment.
Plans and leads meetings between industry partners, pillar leaders, and key investigators for projects. Ensures action items from meetings are followed through in a timely manner
20
yes
Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, summarizes findings, policies and organizational structures in order to develop and / or implement changes and to provide consultative services to department administrators, partners and external stakeholders.
Coordination of ongoing Academic- Industry program with industry partners including administration of workshop series and seed grant program to promote the adoption of new scanners into research program
5
yes
Prepares directives, regulations, technical guidance, and other instructions for issuance to stakeholders.
Provides updates to overall milestones to senior leadership
10
yes
Coordinates implementation with cross-organizational departments or external entities as needed.
Coordinates for the expansion of facilities and cores in order to complete partnership objectives
15
yes
Develops scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
Researches and drafts complex proposals, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and speeches. Establishes and maintains contacts internally and with external constituents for the collection and exchange of data.
Manages deliverables and ensure timelines are being met
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100%
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in research or medical administration setting
  • Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
  • Analytical / problem-solving skills.
  • Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
  • Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

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