Laboratory Technician Level I

Role: Laboratory Technician Level II 

Location: Irvine, California

Company Overview

At Acorn Biolabs, we are pioneering the future of health through cutting-edge cellular preservation and regenerative medicine. By empowering individuals to bank their healthy, younger cells today, we provide access to tomorrow’s advancements in personalized healthcare and age-related treatments. Our dynamic team is composed of leading experts passionate about driving innovation and transforming the way we approach long-term health and longevity. Join us in making an impact on the future of medicine and improving lives globally.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll work across biobanking, cell culture, and product manufacturing, supporting both R&D and commercial operations.

What You’ll Do

Upstream and Downstream Biomanufacturing 

• Retrieve biological samples from liquid nitrogen (LN2) storage tanks or dewars.
• Plate hair follicle samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Monitor cell cultures routinely and harvest cell-conditioned media.
• Prepare hyaluronic acid (HA) diluent, then seal and crimp vials.
• Perform aseptic filtration and filling of product vials; conduct visual inspections, sealing, and crimping.
• Maintain accurate batch records, complete required forms, and enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Label and package vials for shipment, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Run Quality control assays as per defined SOPs

Biobanking and Cryopreservation

• Collect, analyze, and cryopreserve human biological samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanrooms, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Facilitate the transfer of biological samples into and out of liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Maintain liquid nitrogen supply through coordination with Liquid Nitrogen Supplier 
• Maintain precise documentation to track all stages of the biobanking and manufacturing workflow.
• Perform routine data entry in batch records, forms, and logs.
• Identify and report any deviations to the immediate supervisor, ensuring proper documentation of deviation records.
• Contribute to quality control improvements by assisting in SOP development and maintaining thorough documentation.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience) or equivalent lab diploma (medical lab technologists)

Experience Level

• Early to Mid-Level: 1–2 years of experience in commercial laboratory, biobanking, cell culture, Biomanufacturing or biospecimen processing (preferred). 

Technical Skills

• Experience handling biological samples, ideally including cryopreservation and liquid nitrogen storage.
• Familiarity with ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanroom environments and SOP/GLP compliance.
• Knowledge of laboratory workflows, sample tracking, and data documentation.
• Ability to follow quality control procedures.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, CLIA, or FDA-compliant labs).
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

• We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and additional perks that reward your hard work and dedication.
• You will get to be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of regenerative medicine and cellular preservation.
• You will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of our clients and society.
• You will have opportunities for professional development and advancement as we continue to expand and innovate.
• You will be joining a passionate, diverse team that values creativity, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
• You will work with the latest advancements in biotech and gain exposure to groundbreaking research and applications.
• Unlimited PTO, paid Parental Leave, L&D Budget, Employee stock options, etc. 

Additional Details

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, with expectation of weekend work as required, subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation

• 60k-75k annually

Why Join Acorn: This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a company revolutionizing healthcare. At Acorn, we value teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for growth. Our sales team thrives on collaboration, sharing wins and challenges, and pushing forward together to shape the future of regenerative medicine.

At Acorn, our values are important to us and define our company’s culture.  

Integrity First. In our science, with our clients and with each other.  Always.

Collaborate. Be kind, supportive, respectful, and inclusive.  Be humble and grateful.

Show up. Take pride in your work.  Be dependable, accountable, and disciplined.  Strive for excellence - and be agile. Add value.  

Be curious. Ask why.  Constantly learn.  Create.  Innovate. 

Be YOU. Be your unique and authentic self. Bring your whole self to work.