Lab Technician

Success Matcher Recruitment; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician for a biotechnology client in South San Francisco, to support high-throughput DNA sequencing operations. You will work with automated systems, prepare sequencing libraries, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues, and help improve workflows.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Biology and 2–10 years in a commercial or production lab, with practical experience in DNA extraction, PCR, NGS library prep, and sequencing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field required.
• 2–10 years of experience in a commercial or production laboratory required.
• Practical experience with DNA extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and DNA sequencing.
• Familiarity with liquid-handling automation and 96-well plate workflows.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples in the LIMS and organize them in 96-well plates.
• Perform sequencing library preparation using automated systems.
• Load libraries onto sequencers and monitor runs.
• Conduct quality control and troubleshoot failed samples.
• Troubleshoot instrument and protocol issues independently.
• Maintain lab supplies and suggest protocol improvements.

Skills

DNA extraction

PCR

NGS library preparation

DNA sequencing

liquid-handling automation

96-well plate workflows

laboratory quality control

troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Our client is an innovative, fast-growing biotechnology company delivering rapid, affordable DNA and RNA sequencing services to scientists worldwide. They are seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to support high-throughput DNA sequencing operations. You'll work with automated laboratory systems, prepare sequencing libraries, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues, and help improve laboratory workflows.

Why You Should Join

• Competitive salary of $70K–$85K plus equity.
• Contribute to sequencing services used by over 70,000 scientists worldwide.
• Work alongside R&D, product, and engineering teams on emerging technologies.
• Make a real impact by improving protocols and laboratory processes.
• Join a growing, financially stable company with opportunities for career development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive and log samples in the in-house LIMS and organize them into 96-well plates.
• Perform sequencing library preparation using automated liquid-handling systems.
• Load prepared libraries onto sequencers and monitor sequencing runs.
• Perform quality control, investigate failed samples, and repeat preparations when needed.
• Troubleshoot instrument and protocol issues independently.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and reagents, and suggest protocol improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related scientific field.
• 2–10 years of experience in a commercial or production laboratory; academic or research-only experience does not qualify.
• Practical experience with DNA extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and DNA sequencing.
• Familiarity with liquid-handling automation, 96-well plate workflows, and laboratory quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.