Clinical Laboratory Technician

Astrin; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off and paid sick time

Job summary

Astrin Biosciences in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our clinical lab team. You will accession and process patient specimens for testing, prepare reagents, and document results in LIMS with accuracy and timely reporting.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a bioscience field, hands-on lab experience, and proficiency with Excel. The role requires adherence to CLIA/CAP standards in a fast-paced startup environment with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in bioscience or related field.
• Experience handling biological experiments or processing human blood specimens.
• Experience operating lab equipment (electrical or non-electrical).
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to handle hazardous substances.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process patient specimens following SOPs.
• Prepare reagents and assay plates for molecular protocols.
• Document study results in paper and LIMS with high accuracy.
• Sterilize materials and decontaminate to maintain a clean environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab instrumentation.
• Follow safety guidelines (CLIA/CAP) at all times.
• Track inventory and optimize workspace organization.
• Manage multiple priorities to meet productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain cell cultures with incubator monitoring and media prep.

Skills

Excel

Autonomy

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioscience

Job description

• Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday (weekends as needed)

About Astrin Biosciences

Astrin Biosciences is developing breakthrough liquid biopsy-based proteomic diagnostic tools and precision therapy selection to transform early cancer detection and cancer treatment. As an integral part of our clinical laboratory team using our proprietary proteomic methods, this role will conduct tests on patient blood samples to detect the risk of the presence of cancer.

If you would be energized by the challenge of joining a biotechnology startup that will be instrumental in the early detection for a variety of cancers, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Your work has the potential to make a profound impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process patient specimens for testing and research studies following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare and sterilize reagents, chemical solutions, and assay plates for molecular protocols
• Execute study protocols independently and document results in paper and electronic systems (LIMS) with high accuracy and strict adherence to timelines
• Sterilize materials using autoclaves and standard decontamination methods to maintain a clean, orderly environment
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on lab instrumentation to ensure operational readiness
• Follow safety guidelines and regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP) at all times
• Support lab management by tracking inventory and optimizing workspace organization
• Manage multiple priorities effectively to meet high-volume productivity and quality benchmarks
• Maintain cell cultures, including incubator monitoring and specialized media preparation

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum bachelor's degree in a bioscience-related field
• Background having either conducted biological experiments in a laboratory setting or processed human blood specimens for clinical diagnostics
• Hands-on experience operating both electrical and nonelectrical biological laboratory equipment
• Willingness to handle potentially hazardous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel)
• Ability to work autonomously, follow instructions carefully, and communicate effectively in a highly dynamic environment

Preferred

• Experience in standard cellular and molecular biology techniques (cell culture, ELISA, cell-based assays, immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry staining, flow cytometry, western blotting, microscopy)
• Experience in proteomics applications and mass spectrometry
• Experience working with automated pipettors
• Prior experience in a regulated lab environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Required)
• Laboratory techniques: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick time

Work Location

In-person at Saint Paul, MN 55114. Candidates must be able to relocate before starting work.