Laboratory Technician Level II

Acorn Biolabs • Irvine, CA

12d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll work across biobanking, cell culture, and product manufacturing, supporting both R&D and commercial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience) or equivalent lab diploma (medical lab technologists)
• Early to Mid-Level: 1–5 years of experience in commercial laboratory, biobanking, cell culture, Biomanufacturing or biospecimen processing (preferred).
• Experience handling biological samples, ideally including cryopreservation and liquid nitrogen storage.
• Familiarity with ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanroom environments and SOP/GLP compliance.
• Knowledge of laboratory workflows, sample tracking, and data documentation.
• Ability to follow quality control procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, CLIA, or FDA-compliant labs).
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve biological samples from liquid nitrogen (LN2) storage tanks or dewars.
• Plate hair follicle samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Monitor cell cultures routinely and harvest cell-conditioned media.
• Prepare hyaluronic acid (HA) diluent, then seal and crimp vials.
• Perform aseptic filtration and filling of product vials; conduct visual inspections, sealing, and crimping.
• Maintain accurate batch records, complete required forms, and enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Label and package vials for shipment, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Run Quality control assays as per defined SOPs
• Collect, analyze, and cryopreserve human biological samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Facilitate the transfer of biological samples into and out of liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Maintain liquid nitrogen supply through coordination with Liquid Nitrogen Supplier
• Maintain precise documentation to track all stages of the biobanking and manufacturing workflow.
• Perform routine data entry in batch records, forms, and logs.
• Identify and report any deviations to the immediate supervisor, ensuring proper documentation of deviation records.
• Contribute to quality control improvements by assisting in SOP development and maintaining thorough documentation.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and additional perks that reward your hard work and dedication.
• You will get to be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of regenerative medicine and cellular preservation.
• You will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of our clients and society.
• You will have opportunities for professional development and advancement as we continue to expand and innovate.
• You will be joining a passionate, diverse team that values creativity, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
• You will work with the latest advancements in biotech and gain exposure to groundbreaking research and applications.
• Unlimited PTO, paid Parental Leave, L&D Budget, Employee stock options, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees