Lab Tech
- $30 to $34 Hourly
- Contractor
South San Francisco, CA
Lab Tech
Description:
Maintaining high level of integrity for the biologics research samples (proteins and cell lines), including but not limited to sample check-in, fulfilling requests, maintenance, and proper handling of samples.
Working closely with the supervisor and staff members.
Biologic sample management
Protein samples
Cell bank
Culturing cell lines
Fulfilling orders for cell lines
Maintaining inventory cell lines
Electronic inventory for cell line samples
Receive and check-in incoming biological sample shipments; distribute the samples and cell lines to the requesters as needed or store in on site inventory.
Maintain inventory for biological samples in LIMS database and/or spreadsheets.
Fulfill dispersal requests in a timely manner.
Utilize sterile techniques to handle samples during re-aliquoting and vial labeling/transfer.
Thaw, expand, bank cell lines (BSL-1, BSL-2) and quality control of cell line banks.
Submit and send out cell line samples for testing for Discovery departments.
Maintain traceability of all biological materials and associated data sets.
Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and replenish consumables.
Report lab and inventory issues to supervisor or appropriate party.
Qualifications:
BS/MS or equivalent degree in biological sciences with at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting either in an academia or industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to multi-task and handle culturing of at least 12 cell lines at a time
Aseptic and Sterility Technique skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong oral and written communications skills
Liquid handling-Tecan experience
Software management software/Freezer Pro
Can work in a fast-paced, customer focused, dynamic team environment
Experience in working with automated storage systems and operating/programming various liquid handlers to facilitate sample processing is preferred
Experience with inventory/request database systems for biological sample management is highly desirable
Competent oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated, deadline conscious, high degree of organization skill and attention to details; able to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
Ability to work in research labs and process biological samples is a strong plus
Synectics serves an extremely diverse client base which represents an equally diverse range of industries and institutions. The technologies we support have always been responsive to this extremely broad spectrum. In order to fully engage with this continually changing commercial and technological landscape, our employees must draw on their own varying interests, skills and backgrounds. This insight, reflected in our daily practices, has always been our fundamental strength as a company, and it continues to serve us well in all our efforts.
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits available. ********EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER******* ***Compensation based on experience****
Synectics is one of the nation's foremost consulting firms, working with a client base that includes some of the leading institutions and Fortune 500 corporations in the United States. We seek to bring the most highly qualified professionals to assignments that they will find challenging and fulfilling. We also seek to justify our clients’ expectations that every Synectics consultant will bring the highest possible effort to their endeavors every day. Our success has depended on our consistent ability to achieve both of these goals. Synectics serves an extremely diverse client base which represents an equally diverse range of industries and institutions. The technologies we support have always been responsive to this extremely broad spectrum. In order to fully engage with this continually changing commercial and technological landscape, our employees must draw on their own varying interests, skills and backgrounds. This insight, reflected in our daily practices, has always been our fundamental strength as a company, and it continues to serve us well in all our efforts. Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
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