Biotech Sample Management Technician II

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA is seeking an R&D Technician II to support the sample management team, focusing on proteins and cell lines, and to ensure traceability and proper handling of biological materials.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, checking in samples, fulfilling requests, maintaining onsite inventory, labeling, storage, and using LIMS and Excel for documentation.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting.
• BS/MS in Biological Sciences or equivalent degree; relevant lab qualifications accepted.
• Experience handling biological samples or working in a lab environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Biobanking, sample management, and lab operations backgrounds are valuable.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture and pipetting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Receive and check in incoming biological sample shipments.
• Handle and manage biologics research samples, including proteins and cell lines.
• Distribute samples to requesters or store them in onsite inventory as appropriate.
• Fulfill sample dispersal requests accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain sample integrity through labeling, storage, and transfer procedures.
• Maintain traceability of biological materials and datasets.
• Use sterile techniques when handling samples.
• Perform sample re-aliquoting, vial labeling, and sample transfers.
• Thaw, expand, and bank cell lines under BSL-1 and BSL-2 conditions.
• Perform quality control activities for cell line banks.
• Submit and send cell line samples for testing.
• Support routine research workflows involving biological materials.
• Maintain inventory using LIMS and/or spreadsheets.
• Keep sample information and locations accurate and up to date.
• Track samples and manage requests for traceability.
• Use Excel and Microsoft Office for documentation.
• Report discrepancies and inventory concerns to supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and replenish laboratory consumables.
• Support incoming shipments and distribution of materials.
• Assist with day-to-day laboratory operations and adapt to priorities.
• Collaborate with supervisor and staff to maintain organized sample management.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

BS/MS in Biological Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Liquid handling equipment

Automated storage systems

Jobbeschreibung

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA is seeking an R&D Technician II to support the sample management team, focusing on proteins and cell lines, and to ensure traceability and proper handling of biological materials.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, checking in samples, fulfilling requests, maintaining onsite inventory, labeling, storage, and using LIMS and Excel for documentation.