Production Technician / Lab Aide

Herophilus is revolutionizing drug discovery for brain disorders by combining biotechnology, neuroscience, robotics, and machine learning techniques. We employ AI-driven phenotypic screening to discover novel drugs for complex neurological and psychiatric disorders such as epilepsy, autism, and schizophrenia.

We’re building a world-class high-throughput cell culture, microscopy, and bioassay platform that requires integration of industry-standard and custom proprietary robotic systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Aide to join our Biology team, performing a variety of routine laboratory duties. This role involves working on a shifted 5-day schedule that could include one or both days on the weekend.

In this position, you will assist with the following laboratory duties:

• Media making and feeding cells
• Incubator cleaning
• Autoclaving
• Prepping reagents and plates according to protocols supplied by lab scientists
• Handling biohazard and chemical waste according to OSHA standards
• Maintaining tissue culture facilities, including cleaning tissue culture hoods and general lab housekeeping
• Assist with on-site Operations for inventory, orders, and deliveries
• Assist with molecular biological assays, such as qPCR, Flow Cytometry, Western Blot and/or Immunofluorescence staining according to Standard Operating Procedures

Candidates must have:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Some light to moderate lifting is required
• Ability to work one or both days on the weekend

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Basic laboratory experience and familiarity with scientific laboratory equipment
• Experience handling biohazardous materials.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in an intellectually stimulating and fast-paced environment. These include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) and FSA plans, a flexible vacation policy, paid parental leave, and support for relevant training.

About Herophilus:

Herophilus is a San Francisco-based neurotherapeutics company founded by professors from Columbia University and UCSF, along with experienced technologists, with the support of a wide range of investors and partners. Current drug discovery techniques have proven least successful for complex neurological and psychiatric diseases, and our team combines cerebral organoid science, systems neuroscience, robotic automation, and advanced data analytics to characterize these diseases in ways never before achievable. Our team is dedicated to finding better treatments and reducing the impact of neurological and psychiatric disease for patients and their families.

Herophilus is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.