Lab Technician

About The Role We are seeking a highly effective, motivated individual to join our team as a part-time Lab Technician (20-30 hours/week). You will experience all facets of building a startup at a cutting edge biotech company in San Carlos. You will work with an experienced team of founders and scientists performing pharmaceutical batch release testing, maintaining a controlled cleanroom environment, and supporting USP-compliant assays. You are a good fit for this role if you resonate with our values, namely if you work hard, are ambitious, detail-obsessed, and honest, and will do whatever it takes to win. Application Requirements Your cover letter should be one page and give clear examples of the following: An instance in which you demonstrated exceptional work ethic An instance in which you caught a critical error through rigorous attention to detail An instance in which you followed a complex protocol or SOP without cutting corners Who You Are BS in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, or a related STEM field preferred; relevant laboratory experience considered in lieu of degree Extremely strong work ethic Fanatical attention to detail — you treat each sample as if several lives depend on it Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple lots and competing turnaround times Strong reading comprehension for SOPs, USP chapters, and scientific literature Proficiency with pipetting and general wet lab technique Available to work 20-30 hours per week on a consistent schedule Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos Nice to

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Experience working in an ISO-classified cleanroom (ISO 5, 7, or 8) Experience performing qPCR assays Nucleic acid extraction experience Knowledge of USP <71>, <797>, <85>, or <1223> Experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory Familiarity with aseptic technique and gowning procedures Responsibilities Under the guidance of a research scientist, perform lab work including: Check in pharmaceutical lots and compounded medications submitted for USP batch release testing, verifying chain of custody, lot documentation, and sample integrity Perform sterility testing via qPCR-based rapid detection in an ISO 5 Biosafety Cabinet within an ISO 7 cleanroom environment Support endotoxin (LAL), potency, and Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET) per USP guidelines Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance of the ISO 7 cleanroom and BSL-2 laboratory Accurately document all methods, sample data, and results per cGMP and GLP standards Read and summarize relevant scientific papers and USP chapters Whatever else is needed for the company to succeed Details Available to work 20-30 hours per week on a consistent schedule; hours set in advance. In-person role in San Carlos, CA.

• The compensation range for this role is $32
• $38 per hour Please note: part-time employees are not eligible for full benefits; details provided upon offer Life at Bioworks High-Impact Work
• Shape the future of healthcare at a pivotal moment in our growth Competitive Compensation
• Top-tier hourly rate Fast-Paced & Exciting
• Join a hypergrowth team that moves fast and builds with purpose World-Class Team
• Work alongside top researchers, scientists, and engineers in a high-performance environment Prime Location
• Enjoy a sunny workspace in San Carlos
• We are an equal employment opportunity.

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