Lab Tech

Description

Onsite – Irvine, CA

6 months but possible extension up to 1year 

• Laboratory Tech III will contribute and support Skin Medica product development and skin biology science investigation by work within R&D department in the Biological Research group laboratory.
• Conduct testing new component function and formulations and perform cellular and/or molecular biological assessments.
• Requires ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments, such as performing cellular and molecular biology techniques, included but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.
• Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully conduct projects under general supervision and as part of a team-based environment is crucial.

Main Area of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cell culturing 2D monolayer cells, 3D skin model and ex vivo samples.
• Responsible for isolating mRNA and/or proteins from cell culture samples and excised skin tissues.
• Responsibility for analyzing using molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and/or ELISA
• Responsible for timely documentation of laboratory work.
• Establish experimental protocols and validating new assays under supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work assigned.
• Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements:
• Must have experience and knowledge with cellular and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.
• Must have ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the group.
• Familiar and experience with writing SOPs.
• Experience and knowledge of 2D cell culturing (preferred with skin derived cells such as keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte) as well as 3D/organoid cell culture model is preferred.
• Histological assessment experience (IF , IHC) is plus.
• Knowledge of skin biology, developmental biology, stem cell, extracellular matrix is plus. Education:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting (No PhD candidates)

Notes

 Length of the assignment: 6 month, can be extended up to 1 year.

 What hours and days will this person be working:

• Mon-Fri 8hours/day, 40hours/week. Need to come on weekend (Sat or Sun), 0-3 times/month depends on study.
• Weekend hours will be approx. 4hours main role is changing cell culture medium.

 What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Cell culture experience (any cell)
• Required Skill 2: RNA isolation, gene expression analysis.
• Required Skill 3: Protein expression analysis.
• Required Skill 4: Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Required Skill 5: Ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required?

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of two-three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Experience in histology technique either IF or IHC. Experience in 3D/organoid cellular culture model Knowledge of skin biology Familiar and experience with writing SOPs

 What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)?

• Need to work individually under general supervision. Also need strong communication skills with ability to successfully conduct projects as part of a team-based environment.
• What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role Have worked in academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting as lab technician/lab assistant.