Molecular Biology Lab Technician (Temporary)

Debutbiotech, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Debut Biotechnology is seeking a Molecular Biology Technician to aid in preparing microbial growth media, microbiology plates, and stock solutions. This individual will be a critical contributor to our research and production teams by performing various lab support duties.

The role requires multiple hands‑on tasks, including cleaning and autoclaving glassware and small equipment. The ideal candidate would be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with excellent

Qualifications

• Associate degree + 1 year of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of experience.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and techniques (pH meter, autoclave, weighing, pipetting, aseptic technique, plate pouring).
• Ability to understand, question, and follow detailed work instructions precisely.
• Ability to perform complex laboratory procedures reproducibly.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and record keeping skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods (50% of workday) and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Willing to work off hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Perform glassware cleaning and sterilization.
• Prepare chemistry/microbiology lab reagents such as buffers, cell growth media, analytical standard solutions, and microbiology plates while following SOPs
• Assist other team members with experiment setup, sample collection, and analysis.
• Maintain suitable supplies of lab reagents as needed and notify purchasing when raw materials reorders are necessary
• Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed.

Education

Associate degree +1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED +2 years experience

Tools

pH meter

autoclave

weighing

pipetting

aseptic technique

plate pouring

Job description

Debut Biotechnology is seeking a Molecular Biology Technician to aid in preparing microbial growth media, microbiology plates, and stock solutions. This individual will be a critical contributor to our research and production teams by performing various lab support duties.

The role requires multiple hands‑on tasks, including cleaning and autoclaving glassware and small equipment. The ideal candidate would be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with excellent