Element Biosciences

Quality Control Technician

San Diego - Headquarters
Full-time
$54,000 - $66,000
Posted Nov 11, 2026

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Root Cause Analysis

Job description

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician who will play a pivotal role in ensuring consumable components of our product work as expected. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about next generation sequencing. We are looking for candidates with analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to perform quality work with high attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office is a must. This role will report to the Supervisor and will be a San Diego based role.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

•Perform routine analytical, biochemical, and molecular biology assays to support release, characterization and testing of raw materials, production intermediates, and finished goods

•Analysis of data generated by functional assays

•Assist with projects around QC process improvements and qualification of changes

•Assist with ensuring maintenance of equipment is completed

•May participate in revising and updating work instructions and supporting documentation

•May participate in lab execution of experiments for technical support of production testing including OOS (out of specification) and NC (non-conformance) investigations, root cause analysis

Education and Experience:

•Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years or previous related experience; 2-4 years of appropriate lab/industry experience may substitute for a degree

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is essential

•Cross-functional collaboration, soft influence, written and verbal communication skills

•Molecular biology laboratory skills such as multichannel pipetting, measuring mass and volume, etc

•Ability to author and revise work instructions and perform molecular biology assays with guidance

•Ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and meet deadlines

•Ability to work in a cross-functional group environment

Physical Requirements:

•Must be able to lift 15 pounds

•Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time

•Position requires handling of chemicals

•Candidates are required to follow the safety protocols and be familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment

Location:

•San Diego (on-site)

Travel: 

•N/A

Job Type:

•Full-time, Exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

•$54,000 - $66,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off. 

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.