# Laboratory Technician > Raydar · South San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-15 **Salary:** USD 70,000–85,000 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description About the company Our client is a biotechnology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work the evening shift in a high-volume production laboratory, preparing samples, operating automated equipment and checking data quality so deliverables go out on schedule. The position suits a self-directed, hands-on problem solver with a firm grasp of laboratory fundamentals. What you'll do \- Receive incoming samples, record them in a tracking system and arrange them into plate formats. \- Carry out library preparation on automated liquid handling equipment and load finished libraries onto sequencing instruments. \- Monitor instrument runs, perform quality control checks and investigate samples that fail. \- Redo sample preparation when needed so turnaround commitments are met. \- Resolve equipment and protocol issues independently and in real time during the shift. \- Keep the lab supplied with consumables and reagents. \- Recommend protocol improvements and share feedback with neighboring technical teams. ## Requirements What we're looking for \- At least 2 years of post-degree, hands-on molecular biology bench work, such as nucleic acid extraction, purification, PCR or sequencing, in an industry or production setting; purely academic lab experience does not qualify. \- Background in high-throughput laboratories managing large numbers of samples at a quick pace. \- Experience working with laboratory automation. \- Strong grasp of the reasoning behind each procedure so you can diagnose problems alone during off-peak hours. \- A bachelor's degree, preferably in a life-science discipline. \- Ability to commit to a fixed on-site evening schedule, five days a week. \- Work authorization in the U.S. Bonus points \- Experience working in a startup environment. \- Hands-on experience with common liquid handling robots. \- A master's degree in a life-science discipline. ## Benefits Compensation and benefits \- Base salary: USD 70,000 to 85,000 per year \- Equity \- Paid time off and paid holidays \- Retirement plan with company match \- Health, dental and vision coverage \- Life insurance and mental health coverage Location and work model \- South San Francisco, CA, United States \- On-site, 5 days per week in office \- Evening shift \- Full-time ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/2C5B32AA71/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)