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Correlia Biosystems Inc

Laboratory Technician

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

The job will provide experience in standard biology and chemistry wet-lab techniques, including work with microfluidics. As a lab technician, you will work alongside smart and motivated scientists ...

Correlia Biosystems Inc

Laboratory Technician

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

The job will provide experience in standard biology and chemistry wet-lab techniques, including work with microfluidics. As a lab technician, you will work alongside smart and motivated scientists ...

IT Engagements

Scientist II

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

Knowledge of basic wet-lab skills including, but not limited to: protein purification (FPLC) and characterization, PCR, construct design, cloning, biochemical and biophysical assays * Proficiency ...

Latent Labs

Member of Technical Staff

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

In your role you will architect novel generative models with the goal of designing new proteins that are functional in wet lab assays. Who you are * You are a strong ML researcher with experience in ...

Earli, Inc.

Senior Scientist, Bio AI

Redwood City, CA

$205K - $235K/yr

Contribute to wet lab experimental design and data evaluation to benchmark AI model performance against ground truth wet lab data and create a rapid iteration loop * Perform routine computational ...

Earli

Senior Scientist, Bio AI

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

... wet lab experimental design and data evaluation to benchmark AI model performance against ground truth wet lab data and create a rapid iteration loop • Perform routine computational analyses to ...

Earli

Senior Scientist, Bio AI

Redwood City, CA · On-site

... wet lab experimental design and data evaluation to benchmark AI model performance against ground truth wet lab data and create a rapid iteration loop • Perform routine computational analyses to ...

Gladstone

Research Associate I- Ramani Lab

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$32.67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Ramani Lab at Gladstone Institutes is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support wet-lab research initiatives. The Ramani Lab specializes in the development and ...

Gladstone

Research Associate I- Ramani Lab

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$32.67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role The Ramani Lab at Gladstone Institutes is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support wet-lab research initiatives. The Ramani Lab specializes in the development and ...

Actalent

Research Technician

San Diego, CA

$19 - $26.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Execute bench and wet lab experiments in support of preclinical research and medical device development. * Follow SOP-driven testing protocols with high accuracy and consistency to ensure reliable ...

Actalent

Manufacturing Technician

San Diego, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Execute wet lab activities such as reagent preparation, solution preparation, sample handling, and testing in support of reagent production processes. * Follow established SOPs and laboratory ...

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How much do wet lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for wet lab in California is $22.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $23.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wet lab?

A Wet Lab job involves conducting experiments that require handling liquids, chemicals, biological samples, or other wet materials in a controlled lab environment. Wet lab scientists and technicians perform tasks such as sample preparation, chemical mixing, and data analysis to support research in fields like biology, chemistry, and medicine. These roles typically require knowledge of lab safety protocols, proper equipment usage, and scientific techniques.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a wet lab position?

In a Wet Lab position, your daily tasks may include preparing and running experiments, analyzing samples using specialized equipment, maintaining and calibrating instruments, and accurately recording data in lab notebooks or digital systems. You will also be responsible for keeping the lab clean and organized, adhering to safety protocols, and properly storing chemicals and biological materials. Collaboration is common, as you may work with other lab technicians, scientists, or research teams to support ongoing projects. This hands-on role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and actively contributing to exciting scientific advancements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a wet lab position?

To thrive in a Wet Lab role, you need a solid understanding of laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and scientific methodology, often supported by a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with instruments like pipettes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and lab management software is typically required, along with knowledge of compliance standards such as GLP or OSHA. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for managing experiments and collaborating with teammates. These qualities are essential to ensure accurate results, maintain a safe and organized lab environment, and contribute effectively to research objectives.

What are the wet lab tasks?

Wet lab tasks involve hands-on experimental work in a laboratory setting, including preparing solutions, handling biological samples, performing assays, and operating laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes. These tasks require attention to detail, proper safety procedures, and often involve data recording and analysis. Wet lab technicians may also assist with maintaining lab cleanliness and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Infographic showing various Wet 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, with an average salary of $46,250 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Scientist, Computational Protein Design

Adimab

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Role: Scientist, Computational Protein Design

Adimab is the leading technology provider for therapeutic antibody drug discovery, focusing solely on our partnerships without pursuing an internal product pipeline. Since 2009, we have partnered with over 140 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, generating more than 650 therapeutic programs, of which more than 85 have entered clinical trials.  

Role Overview 
The role is on Adimab's computational biology team in Mountain View, CA. Data-driven approaches have been central to the development of the Adimab platform, and the team is actively utilizing and developing modern de novo protein design and generative AI methods to extend its capabilities. You will serve as the computational lead for protein design campaigns, embedded within a world-class team of modeling and wet-bench scientists, with direct access to Adimab's industry-leading experimental capabilities to drive the design-build-test cycle.  

Responsibilities 

  • Take end-to-end ownership of computational protein design campaigns — from design generation through wet-lab collaboration, analysis of experimental data, and optimization of the design-build-test cycle. Applications span de novo epitope-targeted IgG, VHH, and minibinder design, as well as protein solubilization and stabilization. 
  • Partner with wet-lab teams to design experiments that generate custom training data for affinity, epitope, and specificity prediction models. Train and rigorously benchmark resulting models against internal and external baselines. 
  • Build and maintain the computational infrastructure supporting both protein design campaigns and model development, including reproducible pipelines and integration of computational outputs with wet-lab data. 
  • Track developments in computational protein design and ML; evaluate relevance to Adimab's platform and identify opportunities for integration. 
  • Serve as a resource for wet-lab scientists on AI/ML capabilities and best practices, helping antibody and protein engineering teams apply computational design methods. 

Needed Upon Hire 

  • PhD in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field. 
  • 2–4 years of post-PhD experience specifically in computational protein or binder design. 
  • Strong foundation in the analysis of structural and energetic factors driving protein-protein interactions. 
  • Proficiency with structure prediction and generative design tools such as RFAntibody, BindCraft, and Protenix. Crystallography or cryo-EM experience is a plus. 
  • Strong Python skills and experience building reproducible analysis and modeling pipelines. 
  • Proven track record of publication or patent contribution in applied ML for proteins or computational design. 
Pay Range: $156,800 - $165,760 base salary and eligibility for 15% bonus

Come join us! 

Our integrated antibody discovery and engineering platform provides unprecedented speed from antigen to purified, full-length human IgGs with exquisite specificity and biophysical behavior. We offer fundamental advantages by delivering diverse panels of antibodies that meet the most demanding standards for affinity, epitope specificity, species cross-reactivity, and developability. We enable our partners to rapidly expand their biologics pipelines through a broad spectrum of technology access arrangements.

As a profitable privately-held biotech company, we take a long-term view on value creation and make substantial investments in technology development, research, and our people. We offer individually tailored compensation packages comprised of a competitive salary, meaningful equity, a 2:1 401(k) match, and comprehensive health care benefits.

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