Super-Resolution Imaging Technician (I/II)

San Diego BioMed; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

San Diego BioMed is seeking a Research Technician to support NK cell and ADCC imaging projects in a dynamic biomedical lab in San Diego, CA. The role combines hands‑on cell culture, protein production, and molecular biology with independent projects and potential authorship on publications.

The candidate should have a B.S. in a related field, 0–2 years for a Technician I or 2+ years for Technician II, and comfort with documentation, data analysis, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related field.
• 0–2 years for Research Technician I; minimum 2 years for Technician II.
• Hands‑on wet‑lab and mammalian cell culture experience is highly desired.
• Familiarity with standard molecular biology and protein methods.
• Careful, accurate record keeping and organized notebook.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability with a regular schedule.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell culture (cell lines, authenticated, mycoplasma‑free, regularly banked).
• Prepare samples for super‑resolution imaging (slide/coverslip prep, fixation, staining, labeling).
• Express and purify recombinant proteins, antibodies, and nanobodies.
• Perform routine molecular biology, including cloning, PCR, transfection, sequencing.
• Process primary human blood products.
• Perform in‑vitro cell assays, flow cytometry, SDS‑PAGE, protein chromatography.
• Support and collaborate with postdocs on their workflows (image collection, processing, analysis).
• Provide general lab management and support (electronic lab notebook, protocols, inventory, glassware cleaning, autoclaving).
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Skills

Wet-lab experience

Mammalian cell culture

Record keeping

Independent worker

Education

B.S. in biology/biochemistry/immunology/microbiology or related field

Tools

PCR

Job description

San Diego BioMed is seeking a Research Technician to support NK cell and ADCC imaging projects in a dynamic biomedical lab in San Diego, CA. The role combines hands‑on cell culture, protein production, and molecular biology with independent projects and potential authorship on publications.

The candidate should have a B.S. in a related field, 0–2 years for a Technician I or 2+ years for Technician II, and comfort with documentation, data analysis, and team collaboration.