Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 32-38
About The Role
We are seeking a highly effective, motivated individual to join our team as a part-time Lab Technician (2030 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 2030 hours per week on a consistent schedule
- Live within a 30 minute commute of San Carlos
Nice to Haves
- 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 2030 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 Sapho
- 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 opportunity employer*