Compound Management Technician 898 (Contract)

Atrium Works•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Compound Management Technician is a temporary, six-month contract role in the Discovery Core Department’s Archive Management Lab. The lab is highly automated, and the position involves routine operation and troubleshooting of laboratory robotics and web-based software tools. The technician supports high-throughput screening by preparing and quality-checking automated compound printing, fulfilling compound sample requests, coordinating shipments, and documenting standardized processes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline, along with 1–3 years of relevant experience in a scientific, laboratory, or technical environment. The technician must be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage changing priorities and deadlines, and work a schedule that includes some weekend availability. The position is offered through a third-party agency partner, and the role is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
1–3 years of relevant experience in a scientific, laboratory, or technical environment.
Demonstrated experience writing, editing, and formatting technical documentation.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and follow standard operating procedures.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for automation.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
Ability to remain flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines effectively while working under pressure.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to work a schedule that includes weekend shifts.
High aptitude for common computer programs and comfort learning new software and hardware systems.
Strong analytical skills to translate complex workflows into step-by-step, actionable instructions.

Responsibilities

Set up and execute automated compound printing and perform quality control evaluations to support high-throughput screening efforts.
Accurately weigh and dissolve samples to fulfill dry and solution-based compound sample requests.
Coordinate shipment of orders with the logistics department.
Routinely operate and troubleshoot laboratory robotics and web-based software tools.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather process details and develop and author user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Translate complex workflows into clear, step-by-step, actionable instructions.