Lab Assistant

Scion Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Short-term assignment

Hands-on experience

Collaborative team

Molecular biology exposure

Flexible start times

Onsite parking

Future opportunities

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is partnering with a biosciences organization in La Jolla, CA to fill a temporary Lab Assistant role from November 16 to 30, 2026.

The position is onsite and ideal for candidates with hands-on laboratory experience who enjoy supporting production activities, maintaining an organized lab, and assisting with daily operations. Responsibilities include sterilization, equipment prep, labeling, documentation, and bench support during reagent production and related tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in an academic, research, or professional laboratory setting is required.
• Familiarity with laboratory sterilization procedures, equipment cleaning, and standard laboratory practices is required.
• Understanding of basic laboratory safety procedures and the importance of maintaining clean, organized workspaces.
• Ability to accurately follow written instructions, laboratory protocols, and established procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to consistently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small onsite laboratory team.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to assist with a variety of laboratory support activities.
• Exposure to DNA extraction, PCR, reagent preparation, or other molecular biology techniques is a plus, but not required.
• Coursework or education in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline is beneficial.
• Ability to work onsite in La Jolla, CA, during the November 16-30, 2026 assignment, including Monday, November 30.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory sterilization procedures, including operating autoclaves and bottle-washing equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare laboratory bottles, containers, and equipment for daily production activities.
• Accurately label laboratory products, materials, and supplies according to established procedures.
• Maintain organized documentation and accurate records associated with laboratory activities.
• Provide hands-on bench support to laboratory personnel during reagent production and related activities.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and handling of laboratory materials and supplies.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspaces.
• Support quality and consistency by demonstrating strong attention to detail throughout assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with onsite laboratory personnel regarding task completion, priorities, and operational needs.
• Assist with additional laboratory activities, potentially including reagent preparation, DNA extraction, or PCR-related processes, depending on experience and training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Sterilization procedures

Documentation

Attention to detail

Independent work

PCR exposure

Education

Biology coursework

Tools

Autoclaves

Bottle-washing equipment

PCR-related processes

Lab labeling tools

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Assistant on behalf of an innovative biosciences organization in La Jolla, CA. This exciting, short-term opportunity is ideal for an individual with hands-on laboratory experience who enjoys supporting scientific operations, maintaining organized laboratory environments, and contributing to essential production processes. The Lab Assistant will work alongside a small laboratory team to support daily operations, including sterilization, equipment preparation, product labeling, documentation, and general laboratory maintenance. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, early-career laboratory professionals, or individuals with academic or professional laboratory experience to apply their technical skills in a hands-on biosciences environment. This is a temporary, onsite assignment from November 16 through November 30, 2026 , with potential consideration for future assignments based on organizational needs.

PERKS

• Competitive hourly compensation of $22.00 per hour .
• Short-term assignment with an innovative biosciences organization.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting laboratory production and operations.
• Work alongside experienced laboratory professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Potential exposure to molecular biology techniques, including reagent preparation and PCR-related processes.
• Flexible daily start times coordinated with the onsite team.
• Onsite parking available.
• Potential consideration for future assignments based on organizational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine laboratory sterilization procedures, including operating autoclaves and bottle-washing equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare laboratory bottles, containers, and equipment for daily production activities.
• Accurately label laboratory products, materials, and supplies according to established procedures.
• Maintain organized documentation and accurate records associated with laboratory activities.
• Provide hands-on bench support to laboratory personnel during reagent production and related activities.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and handling of laboratory materials and supplies.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspaces.
• Support quality and consistency by demonstrating strong attention to detail throughout assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively with onsite laboratory personnel regarding task completion, priorities, and operational needs.
• Assist with additional laboratory activities, potentially including reagent preparation, DNA extraction, or PCR-related processes, depending on experience and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior laboratory experience in an academic, research, or professional laboratory setting is required.
• Familiarity with laboratory sterilization procedures, equipment cleaning, and standard laboratory practices is required.
• Understanding of basic laboratory safety procedures and the importance of maintaining clean, organized workspaces.
• Ability to accurately follow written instructions, laboratory protocols, and established procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to consistently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small onsite laboratory team.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to assist with a variety of laboratory support activities.
• Exposure to DNA extraction, PCR, reagent preparation, or other molecular biology techniques is a plus, but not required.
• Coursework or education in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline is beneficial.
• Ability to work onsite in La Jolla, CA, during the November 16-30, 2026 assignment, including Monday, November 30.

COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE

This temporary opportunity offers $22.00 per hour and is expected to run from November 16 through November 30, 2026 .

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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