Cell Culture Technician

Cellanome•Foster City, CA

4d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Cell Culture Technician to manage daily operations and maintain the integrity of our Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) cell culture laboratory. The ideal candidate will have robust hands-on experience with mammalian cell lines and primary cell cultures, good aseptic technique, and a strong commitment to enforcing biosafety compliance. You will ensure the lab remains audit-ready, equipment is operational, and research teams are supported with high-quality, contamination-free cell lines.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant cell handling experience.
Proven mastery of aseptic technique.
Experience working within a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) environment.
Proficiency with inverted microscopes, hemocytometers/automated cell counters, and cryostorage systems.
Strong organizational habits and documentation practices, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
Hands-on experience in a dedicated cell culture environment (academic or industry).

Responsibilities

Routinely passage, feed, bank, and thaw mammalian cell lines (including primary cells or human-derived lines).
Monitor cell growth, confluence, and morphology daily.
Provide other lab members cells and medium.
Enforce laboratory safety protocols in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines.
Ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Safely treat and dispose of liquid and solid biohazardous waste according to standard protocols (e.g., chemical bleaching, autoclaving, and sharps disposal).
Perform routine maintenance, deep cleaning, and calibration tracking for Class II Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs), CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, and water baths.
Coordinate annual professional certifications.
Conduct routine testing for mycoplasma, sterility, and cross-contamination.
Keep flawless records of cell line passages, batch histories, and repository logs.
Prepare standard cell culture media, buffers, and reagents under sterile conditions.
Manage laboratory inventory, tracking stock levels of plastics, PPE, and reagents.
Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.