Lab Technician (Contractor)

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top‑notch health insurance

20 days PTO

10 paid holidays

Winter company shutdown

Job summary

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Lab Operations Technician to support daily laboratory facilities operations, ensuring equipment functionality, supply availability, and compliance with safety protocols.

You will collaborate with scientists, vendors, and internal teams to maintain a safe, organized lab environment. The role requires 4+ years in lab operations or facilities support, strong organization, and knowledge of EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations or facilities support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in asset tracking software and PC-based computing (Windows).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, vendors, and safety personnel to enhance lab efficiency.
• Maintain safe and functional lab environment with facilities/EH&S.
• Support daily lab operations and uphold lab standards.
• Maintain and organize all laboratory areas and equipment.
• Schedule instrument preventive maintenance, calibration, and service.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Lab operations

Equipment maintenance

Calibration

Windows & MS Office

Education

Associate degree / technical training

Certifications preferred

Tools

Asset tracking software

Windows OS & MS Office

Job description

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary

The Lab Operations Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of laboratory facilities, ensuring equipment functionality, supply availability, and compliance with safety protocols. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by collaborating with scientists, vendors, and internal teams.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, vendors, and safety personnel to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with facilities, EH&S and lab managers to maintain a safe and functional lab environment.
• Support daily lab operations and maintain lab standards in collaboration with scientific teams.
• Manage the maintenance and organization of all laboratory areas and equipment.
• Coordinate technician visits for instrument preventive maintenance, calibration, and general service.
• Identify and implement innovative techniques to improve lab operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate building projects with the facilities team. Ensure smooth operations of building infrastructure systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lab utilities.
• Perform hands‑on technician support for general lab service requests.
• Maintain point-of-use (POU) restocking areas and ensure timely receipt of supplies and equipment.
• Implement and integrate EHS‑compliant policies for the storage and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Participate in routine safety walkthroughs and audits with EH&S.
• Conduct regular inspections of facility systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist with biological and hazardous waste stream management, including collection, documentation, and manifest signing.
• Maintain availability of essential lab supplies, PPE, laboratory gases, and cryogens.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree, Technical training and/or certifications preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations or facilities support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in using asset tracking software and excellent PC‑based computer skills including Windows and MS Office.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic lab environment.

The Anticipated Base Pay

$45 per hour

The salary range for this position is: - .

Benefits

• top‑notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 20 days of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• a winter company shutdown

Thank you for considering Crinetics Pharmaceuticals as your potential employer! Explore job opportunities and discover how you too can make a real impact as we tackle big challenges in endocrinology.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a global, clinical‑stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of the next generation of therapeutics for patients with endocrine and endocrine‑rooted diseases. Founded by an innovative team of scientists with a track record of successful drug discovery and development, we’re fueled by collaboration, curiosity, and empathy. We have a prolific discovery engine and robust pipeline across preclinical and clinical development that are purposefully designed to meet the needs of patients, empowering them to live life beyond their condition. Join our team on our mission to improve patients’ lives and transform the treatment paradigm in areas of serious unmet need.