Job Description
Position Title: Lab Technician
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Assignment Duration: 5+ Months
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, Weekend support might be required (as needed)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
Conduct daily operational maintenance of lab equipment, including incubators, water baths, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and cold storage units Coordinate routine and preventative equipment maintenance with vendors
Key Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot immediate lab issues such as freezer leaks, equipment malfunctions, or contamination
• Perform daily lab inspections to ensure a safe work environment and report violations
• Monitor, assist in collection, and ensure safe disposal of hazardous biological and chemical materials
• Collect, wash, autoclave, and redistribute lab glassware
• Replenish lab supplies including glassware, plasticware, PPE, and disinfectants throughout the facility
• Perform support activities such as inventory checks, ordering, and distribution
Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 6+ months lab experience, OR High school diploma/GED with 1+ years of lab experience (equivalent combination considered)
• Basic laboratory experience and working knowledge of scientific equipment
• Familiar with EH&S regulations and hazardous waste handling
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and offer solutions
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent verbal communication
• Physically capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds
• Willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside initial job description
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): Physically capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds Additional Information (If Applicable): Preferred (Optional) DOT and Hazardous Waste Management certifications Ability to travel between locations (approximately 2 miles)
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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 starting pay is: $ 23.00/hr.