Position Title: Lab Tech III Work Location: Irvine, CA 92602 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Position Summary: Lab Technician III will contribute and support skin biology science investigation by working within the Biological Research group laboratory. Conduct testing of new component function and formulations and perform cellular and/or molecular biological assessments.
Background & Context: Supports both commercial skincare product development and fundamental skin biology research using cell-based models.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for cell culturing 2D monolayer cells, 3D skin model and ex vivo samples.
Responsible for isolating mRNA and/or proteins from cell culture samples and excised skin tissues.
Responsibility for analyzing using molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and/or ELISA.
Responsible for timely documentation of laboratory work.
Establish experimental protocols and validating new assays under supervision.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work assigned.
Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications & Experience:
Must have experience and knowledge with cellular and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.
Must have ability to follow oral and complex written instructions.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the group.
Familiar and experienced with writing SOPs.
Experience and knowledge of 2D cell culturing (preferred with skin derived cells such as keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte) as well as 3D/organoid cell culture model is preferred.
Histological assessment experience (IF, IHC) is plus.
Knowledge of skin biology, developmental biology, stem cells, extracellular matrix is plus.
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting (No PhD candidates).
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $28.00/hr - $31.00/hr.
