Lab Technician — QC & BSL-2 Microbiology (San Carlos)

Sapho Bio; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Stock option package

DoorDash Credit

Job summary

Sapho Bio in San Carlos, CA is seeking a meticulous Lab Technician to support pharmaceutical batch release testing, cleanroom maintenance, and USP-compliant assays. You will work with our founding scientists in a BSL-2 environment, performing sterility testing via qPCR, endotoxin assays, and other QC procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of laboratory operations or QC testing experience, a BS in a related STEM field, and a demonstrated attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting laboratory operations or quality control testing.
• BS in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, or related STEM field (or equivalent lab experience).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Excellent written communication skills; primary communication is written
• Proficiency in pipetting and standard wet lab techniques
• Strong reading comprehension for SOPs, scientific literature, and USP chapters
• Strong ability to leverage technology and tools to improve efficiency and workflows
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, including multiple lots with deadlines
• Ambitious, proactive, and solution-oriented with a mindset toward continuous improvement
• Must reside in San Carlos (surrounding areas) within a 30-minute commute

Responsibilities

• Batch Release Testing: Check pharmaceutical lots and verify chain of custody documentation
• Assay Support: Support endotoxin (LAL), potency, and Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing per USP guidelines
• Documentation: Document methods and results per cGMP and GLP standards with meticulous accuracy
• Scientific Literature: Read and summarize scientific papers and USP chapters relevant to laboratory operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Pipetting

Documentation

Quality control mindset

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BS in Biology or related STEM field

Tools

qPCR

Endotoxin testing (LAL)

Nucleic acid extraction

Sterile/gowning techniques

Job description

Sapho Bio in San Carlos, CA is seeking a meticulous Lab Technician to support pharmaceutical batch release testing, cleanroom maintenance, and USP-compliant assays. You will work with our founding scientists in a BSL-2 environment, performing sterility testing via qPCR, endotoxin assays, and other QC procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of laboratory operations or QC testing experience, a BS in a related STEM field, and a demonstrated attention to detail.