Lab Technician

Mackin Talent; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical coverage

15 days of PTO

Paid volunteer hours

Paternity/maternity leave

Job summary

A leading talent solutions provider in Burlingame is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily lab operations, ensure equipment readiness, and maintain safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a lab environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform light assembly tasks. This role comes with an attractive benefits package, including major medical coverage, 15 days of PTO, and paid volunteer hours, all within a welcoming company culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or technical support environment preferred.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and perform light assembly tasks.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inventory checks and maintain stock of tools and equipment.
• Organize lab spaces to maintain efficiency and accessibility.
• Ensure safety compliance by addressing hazards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry proficiency

Job description

Burlingame, United States | Posted on 03/30/2026

The Laboratory Technician will support daily lab operations, ensuring equipment readiness, safety compliance, and an organized work environment. This role involves inventory management, light assembly, data entry, and providing hands‑on support to lab personnel.

Requirements

• Perform routine inventory checks and maintain stock of tools, equipment, hardware, and consumables.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Organize lab spaces, including cables, projects, and storage areas, to maintain efficiency and accessibility.
  • Handle shipping, receiving, palletizing, and uncrating of lab equipment and materials.
  • Ensure safety compliance by addressing hazards, maintaining clear egress paths, and preventing unsafe electrical setups.
  • Dispose of IP waste in accordance with lab protocols.
  • Support equipment audits and maintain accurate asset documentation.
  • Assemble and install equipment or furniture as needed.
  • Gather quotes and process purchase requests for lab supplies.
  • Act as a point of contact for lab users, directing them to the appropriate resources.
  • Support lab walkthroughs, tours, and safety inspections.
  • Maintain and update equipment reservation and access systems, providing user assistance when required.
  • Identify and raise opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or technical support environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and perform light assembly tasks.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards in a lab setting.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic database systems.

Benefits

Mackin Talent offers an attractive benefits package which includes a major medical carrier, 15 days of PTO plus holiday and sick pay, paid volunteer hours, paternity/maternity leave, and many more. We pride ourselves on our company values, the top one being that relationships matter. Come experience the Mackin Difference and our welcoming company culture with a