Lab Tech

Who we are:

Osanni is Designed for Sight. We are creative & agile innovators, passionate about developing breakthroughs to save eyesight. 

At Osanni we are creating a uniquely different biotech company with the talent and unconventional thinking to deliver therapies to prevent and reverse blindness caused by retinal diseases.  

We focus where others aren’t. Retinal diseases are multi-factorial, so we are using our energy and ingenuity to navigate our own original path to address these sight-threatening conditions.  Our approach to drug development brings creativity to science through design thinking.  We are committed to tackling the toughest challenges and creating fundamentally different approaches to save vision.  Our belief is that if we hold patients’ eyesight and physician practices as are our North Star, it will enhance our purpose, decision making, and our impact.

We are building a highly skilled and passionate team that truly enjoys the challenge of conquering the agility course of drug development and entrepreneurship. People are our greatest asset in achieving our ambitious mission at Osanni.  

Introduction to the Role:

The candidate will join an exciting start-up with a nimble and fast-paced team that is pioneering therapeutics to cure blindness. This role will support cell biology, cell and tissue culture, and cell-based experiments. You will work directly with our scientific team to implement and maintain cell and tissue culture in the context of novel compound development and discovery.  This person will contribute to advancing novel drug candidates from discovery into the clinic.

We are based in the vibrant incubator located in San Carlos, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and optimize routine mammalian cell culture, including maintaining, passaging, seeding, cryopreserving, and expanding cell lines.

• Manage cell stock and maintain accurate records, ensuring timely reporting.

• Assist in the characterization of cells using standard techniques such as microscopy, ELISA, PCR, and others.

• Support the sample collection, and preparation and execution of cell-based and in vitro assays.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist with experimental setup and execution.

• Maintain accurate electronic lab notebook records of protocols, results, and databases and ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

• Assist with laboratory inventory management, including organizing the storage space, supply ordering, and shipment tracking.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Support data collection and data analysis to inform process improvements and workflow optimization.

Required Skills and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or a closely related field

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an industry drug discovery/development setting

• Extensive hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture is essential, including seeding, maintaining, passaging, and cryopreserving adherent and suspension cells. 

• Aseptic techniques for handling mammalian cultures are required.

• Experience with iPSCs or primary cell lines is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with cell-based in vitro assays and functional assays is preferred.

• Competency in common molecular biology techniques, such as ELISA, nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, western blotting, and immunocytochemistry, is preferred.

• Ability to follow established procedures/protocols precisely.

• Proven documentation skills with an emphasis on accurate record-keeping and data management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Careful attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Collaborative, self-starting spirit able to work as a part of a team 

• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in an environment with changing priorities

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $25 – $30/hour plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment. If you are ready to be a part of designing the future of sight-saving therapeutics, then we are excited to hear from you!

Salary : $25 - $30