Laboratory Associate II, Pre-Clinical
Redwood City, CA, USA
USD 29-31 / hour
Available Shift and Training Schedule
- Shift: Day Shift
- Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Training: Training will take up to 3 months. During the training period you may be asked to temporarily move to a different shift time due to staffing and training needs. After training is complete, you will work the hours/days of the week you were hired for.
What You'll Do:
Independently follow standard operating procedures and departmental protocols to set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
Execute established laboratory and production workflows with limited guidance, including preparation, processing, documentation, and related production activities
Monitor and execute production work, make observations, record results, and escalate issues appropriately
Capture production data accurately and maintain documentation in compliance with laboratory, quality, and organizational standards
Review routine production records for accuracy and completeness before handoff or submission
Identify routine process or equipment issues and troubleshoot under supervision when appropriate
Support multiple production workflows and adapt to changing priorities as needed
Maintain inventory of laboratory products, reagents, and supplies, including material requests and inventory updates as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support production timelines and resolve routine operational needs
Train or support team members on assigned laboratory and production processes once qualified
About You:
AA in Chemistry, Biotech Certification, or equivalent relevant work experience
1+ year of industry experience within a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment
Working knowledge of laboratory, safety, quality, and production protocols
Understanding of quality concepts and the importance of complete, accurate production documentation
Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners
Able to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
Nice to Haves:
Experience improving SOPs, work instructions, or production documentation based on hands-on workflow knowledge
Experience independently supporting complex, multi-step laboratory workflows with changing priorities or tight timelines
Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding others in laboratory or production processes
Hands-on experience using LIMS, ERP, inventory, or lab management systems to support production planning or material tracking
29 - 31 USD