Phlebotomist & Laboratory Technician

Onyx Bio • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Onyx is building a virtual immune system for faster and safer development of precision medicines. We generate rich, longitudinal multi-omics data in clinical context to deeply profile the progression of autoimmune diseases. As our biorepository grows, we apply advanced AI to immune data, using high-quality cell-based workflows to unlock new treatment and prevention strategies. Join us to help build the technical backbone that powers AI-driven insights into immune-related disease.

Requirements

• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 or CPT-2), active and in good standing.
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical, research, or laboratory setting.
• Basic laboratory bench skills: centrifugation, pipetting, aliquoting, and sample labeling.
• Comfortable working independently at a clinical site without direct on-site supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Familiarity with universal precautions and safe handling of human biospecimens.
• Must carry active professional liability insurance.
• Must have an independently established business (LLC, sole proprietorship, or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• MLT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or California CLS credential.
• Experience in a clinical research, biobank, or CRO setting.
• Experience with PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, or cell counting.
• Experience with cold-chain shipping logistics (dry ice, couriers).
• IATA dangerous goods shipping certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture on study participants per protocol and collect blood into specified tube types.
• Process blood and biofluid samples per SOP, including centrifugation, aliquoting, and pipetting.
• Perform PBMC isolation, cryopreservation, and tissue processing procedures (training provided).
• Perform cell counts and viability assessments using automated cell counter.
• Label, log, and store all samples per study-specific chain-of-custody requirements.
• Coordinate sample shipping: dry ice packaging, courier scheduling, temperature monitoring, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain equipment (centrifuges, biosafety cabinet, cell counter) and flag maintenance needs.
• Follow all SOPs, document deviations, and maintain accurate batch records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed