NEW JOB OPENING
LAB OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN - RESEARCH LABORATORY
IN San Diego, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 507182
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Lab Operations Technician - Research Laboratory
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92111
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Mon - Fri (8am - 5 pm)
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 20.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Lab Tech, Laboratory, Troubleshooting
Experience Desired: Proven ability to perform tasks accurately, precisely, and within expected timeframes. (0 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description


Education:

• Associate/Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1+ years of lab experience, or a High School diploma/GED with 3+ years of experience.



Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to perform tasks accurately, precisely, and within expected timeframes.

• Working knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and EH&S regulations.

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and willing to accept evolving responsibilities.

• Physically capable of lifting twenty-five (25) pounds.

• DOT and Hazardous Waste Management certifications are a plus.



Position Summary

• Seeking an outstanding Lab Technician I to join our Laboratory Operations team.

• This role provides broad support to research personnel by maintaining lab facilities, conducting equipment maintenance, managing biohazard and chemical waste collection, and replenishing supplies. Additionally, you will support the Lab Managers in troubleshooting equipment and drafting laboratory maintenance procedures.



Responsibilities

• Log maintenance activities and laboratory data accurately using specialized software.

• Conduct daily operational maintenance for incubators, water baths, centrifuges, and cold storage.

• Triage help desk tickets and troubleshoot immediate lab issues (e.g., leaks or malfunctions).

• Perform daily inspections to ensure a safe environment and communicate violations to EHS.

• Monitor the collection and safe disposal of hazardous biological and chemical materials.

• Process lab glassware (washing, autoclaving) and replenish PPE and lab supplies.

• Manage stock inventory, including ordering, collection, and distribution tasks.













  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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