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Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

IT ENGAGEMENTS, INC.South San Francisco, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in a dynamic lab environment where you'll master essential media preparation techniques and contribute to cutting-edge research. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals eager to develop their scientific skills and become a vital part of a reputable organization. Apply today to join a supportive team and gain invaluable experience!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Greetings from IT Engagements
IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.
Job Summary
Job Title: Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician
No.of Positions: 2
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA
Working Model: 5 days onsite
Interview process: In-person panel interview
Description:
Important: Must have cleared MVR. The role will require driving a company vehicle to pick up and deliver glassware around the campus.
Support the Media Prep and Lab Services department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve desired results. Responsible for producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, clean glassware and prepared equipment for use throughout R&D groups. Have knowledge of basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel). Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs and other established procedures. Prioritize tasks and assignments to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Assigned Work and Support Tasks
  • Ensure distribution satellites are maintained with required inventory levels utilizing FIFO (First In-First Out).
  • Update labware deliveries on request system daily and complete assigned support tasks on time.
  • Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and distributing of glassware and equipment.
  • Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture and requested
  • custom media as needed.
  • Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop
  • instruments.
  • Provide routine updates to Supervisor/leads on progress, status, and issues associated with labware delivery and stock inventory status.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and 5S as assigned.
  • Adjust to schedule changes, work overtime as necessary and float between groups as needed to support operations.
  • Ensure that all work is completed by end of day. Utilize time wisely to maximize productivity.
  • Serve as a liaison between customers and lab staff.
  • Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  • Meet timeline commitments and inform others of status, issues, and customer requests as necessary.
  • Be punctual.
  • Adheres to appropriate laws, GNE regulations and programs, and GMP documentation procedures.
  • Adhere to safety. Follow safety guidelines as required for your area.
  • Complete training records in a timely manner.
  • Will drive a company vehicle
Skills
  • Competencies: Collaboration and Teamwork People demonstrating this competency have a drive to work with peers, partners, and others, including individuals outside their own team and functional area to positively impact business performance and optimize the input of those involved.
  • Strong background in both media prep and glassware operations or related operational
  • environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is preferred.
  • Looks for opportunities to help others
  • Constructively accepts decisions made that are different than own view
  • Demonstrates respect and appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among colleagues
  • Maintains professionalism in the presence of conflict
  • Offers productive and relevant views and information to impact decisions Driving for Results People demonstrating this competency drive for the achievement and improvement of business results, such results being broader in nature and with greater business impact at higher levels in the organization.
  • Responds to new requests with appropriate urgency and an organized approach
  • Holds self accountable to fulfill assigned tasks and achieve results within timelines
  • Asks for additional responsibilities or assignments when able
  • Analyzes and learns from mistakes

Education
  • BS/BA in one of the life sciences or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of
  • 3 years of relevant experience.

Must be able to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
**Non-slip, steel toe boots are required by start date, boot purchase will be reimbursed.

Work Model: 5 days onsite

Schedule:
Training: Training may last a couple of months. Flexibility is required, as the contractor may need to clock in earlier during the training period.
Interview Process: In-person panel interview
Headcount: This position may potentially support 2 openings.
The hours are 7am-3:30pm, which would run through the end of 2026. Starting in 2027, the swing shift will be 12:30pm-9pm. Both shifts are Monday - Friday.
Thanks
Divya

Skills

5S
Microsoft Word
Process Improvement

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