Job Details

Part-Time Lab Operations Technician (Weighing, Stock Solutions & Receiving) — Automated Lab (Night Shift Available)

Location: South San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Type: Part-time, hourly (typically 10–25 hrs/week)

Shifts: Night shift available (e.g., 8pm–2am)

About the Company

onepot is building an automated small-molecule lab where robotics and software drive high-onepot synthesis and analysis. This role is hands-on lab operations work that directly supports an automated workflow: accurate inputs, clean inventory, and reliable receiving are what keep the automation running.

About the Role

This role involves hands-on lab operations work that directly supports an automated workflow.

Responsibilities

Compound handling & precision weighing (primary)

• Accurately weigh solid compounds/reagents (mg to g scale) on analytical balances
• Prepare labeled aliquots and staging sets that feed automated/robotic workflows
• Maintain clean, contamination-aware weighing practices (gloves, anti-static control, clean tools)
• Record weights, lot numbers, IDs, and operator/date in a traceable format

Stock solution preparation

• Prepare stock solutions from SOPs (target molarity/concentration, dilution math, mixing)
• Label and document concentrations, solvent, date, operator, and storage conditions
• Flag solubility issues, discrepancies, or labeling/inventory mismatches

Receiving, staging & inventory (automation-ready)

• Receive shipments, verify contents vs packing slips/POs, and triage issues (damage, missing items)
• Log inventory and assign locations so materials are retrievable fast and consistently
• Put away chemicals and supplies in correct storage (ambient/fridge/freezer/flammables/corrosives)
• Stage supplies/consumables (vials, tubes, tips, labels, solvents, PPE)

General lab ops support

• Keep weighing/receiving areas organized, audit-ready, and safe
• Assist with periodic cycle counts and basic inventory cleanup
• Follow chemical hygiene and safety procedures consistently

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail; comfortable following SOPs and producing clean records
• Comfort with basic lab math (molarity, dilutions) and working carefully with chemicals
• Reliable and consistent availability for scheduled shifts (night shift ok)
• Basic computer comfort (simple inventory tools)

Preferred Skills

• Prior lab assistant / lab ops / stockroom / receiving experience
• Familiarity with SDS, chemical compatibility storage, and labeling norms

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift/move boxes up to 50 lb
• Ability to stand at a bench for extended periods

Pay range and compensation package

For South San Francisco, a competitive range is $28–$35/hour, depending on experience with precision weighing, stock solutions, and inventory discipline (night shift reliability pushes toward the top end).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.