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Lab Technician

Until, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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This range is provided by Until. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Until is a moonshot company building a “pause button” for biology. Our near-term focus is organ-scale reversible cryopreservation: preserving donated organs at subzero temperatures without ice formation, then rewarming them uniformly for transplant. By solving this grand challenge, we’re laying the foundation for whole-body reversible cryopreservation, giving patients a bridge to future cures.

To achieve our goal, we are assembling an interdisciplinary team to develop perfusion systems, cryoprotectant formulations, and vitrification and rewarming hardware. We envision a future where no transplantable organ is lost to logistics, and no terminal diagnosis is final because patients can safely wait for future medicine to arrive.

About the role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support the Molecular Development team in executing high-throughput molecular discovery workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to grow their bench skills, learn advanced screening methods, and contribute directly to the discovery of new cryoprotective molecules.

This role focuses on reliable operation of the molecular discovery pipeline, maintaining lab readiness, preparing reagents, supporting cell culture and assay execution, and assisting with sample handling. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, which will be assigned based on the needs of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare buffers, media, and reagents to support high-throughput screening and molecular assays

Assist with mammalian cell culture workflows, including passaging, plating, and maintaining sterile environments

Support execution of plate-based assays including fluorescence, luminescence, and absorbance readouts

Help prepare samples for molecular assays such as qPCR, imaging, and related workflows. Maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory, including dishwashing, autoclaving, and general equipment upkeep

Track consumables, reagents, and stock items; support ordering and inventory management

Assist with basic equipment maintenance and calibration (pipettes, plate readers, incubators, etc.)

Document experimental activities clearly and accurately, including labeling, data entry, and sample organization

Collaborate with scientists to ensure efficient experimental execution and contribute to improving protocols and workflows

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related fields

At least 2 years of laboratory experience (academic or industry)

Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques, aseptic technique, and lab safety

Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with formulation work or analytical chemistry methods

Experience with fluorescence/luminescence assays, microscopy, qPCR, molecular biology workflows

Enthusiasm for learning new techniques and growing in a fast paced environment

Who You Are

Early-career scientist excited to build technical depth at the bench

Organized, proactive, and able to maintain smooth lab operations

Curious, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to a mission-driven research team

Benefits

A mission-driven environment tackling one of the hardest problems in medicine

The opportunity to build and direct a world-class imaging program from the ground up

A deeply interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and builders

Generous medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

Flexible time off and paid holidays

Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity

Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan

FSA and commuter benefits

Subsidized lunch daily

As an equal opportunity employer, Until is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Until will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

While this represents our expected range based on market data, final compensation will be determined based on your specific qualifications and may be outside this range. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in this estimate.

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