73 research technician jobs at 50 companies in Pacifica, CA

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Research Technician
Santa Clara, California, United States
$28-$34/hr HybridFull Time, Temporary
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University: Private Jesuit university in Silicon Valley providing diverse education.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree required, preferably in neuroscience, biology, or biochemistry; 0–2 years of research lab experience; wet-lab, animal handling, safety, data analysis, and teamwork skills.
PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Microscopy, Image analysis, cell culture, immunohistochemistry
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Research Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Alljoined
Alljoined: Developing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces to decode neural signals.
1+ YOE1–2+ years operating EEG hardware, Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/psychology/cognitive science or related, meticulous about data quality, participant-facing skills, and troubleshooting experience.
EEG
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Research Technician/LSRP1 (Hybrid)
Stanford, California, United States
$33-$38/hr HybridFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in biological sciences required; ~1 year basic science research experience preferred; ability to conduct experiments, maintain detailed records, learn lab techniques, and work under deadlines.
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Research Technician, In Vivo Pharmacology
San Francisco, California, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capable
Capable: Early-stage biotech developing novel peptide-based therapeutics.
Experience with laboratory animals, mouse husbandry and dosing (IP, IV, SC, PO, intranasal), sample collection, vivarium maintenance, protocol compliance, and accurate recordkeeping.
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Senior Research Associate (Research Technician III, Range 1) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health
San Francisco or California
$67k-$71k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
California State University
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Experience compiling, managing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative research data; supervising small research teams; ensuring IRB compliance; strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
EndNote, Microsoft Excel
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Research Technician (tissue processing and cell culture)
Redwood City, California, United States
$75k-$95k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Retro Biosciences
Retro Biosciences: Developing therapies to extend healthy human lifespan.
Early-career lab experience working with mouse tissues and basic mammalian cell culture, meticulous sample labeling and record keeping, ability to follow SOPs and execute time-sensitive workflows.
CytoFLEX
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Electrolyte Technician
Berkeley, California, United States
$27-$33/hr OnsiteFull Time
Form Energy
Form Energy: Developing multi-day batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
Wet chemistry lab technician experience, safety training and heavy PPE use, ability to operate and troubleshoot analytical instruments, create SOPs, maintain lab records, and lift up to 50 lbs.
density meters, titrators, pH meters, conductivity probes
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Senior R&D Technician
San Mateo, California, United States
$47-$57/hr OnsiteFull Time
Route 92 Medical
Route 92 Medical: Develops medical devices for treating stroke and neurovascular conditions.
4+ YOEHigh school diploma required; 4+ years as a medical device R&D technician, catheter manufacturing experience in a certified clean room, engineering documentation skills, and Microsoft Word familiarity required.
Instron, Microsoft Word, UV bonding equipment, laminators
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Life Science Technician III
Redwood City, California, United States
$44-$53/hr OnsiteFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: Private research university providing academic education and medical services.
3+ YOEPerform and coordinate mouse-based experiments, colony maintenance, genotyping, sample collection, lab maintenance, recordkeeping, and train/guide junior technicians; requires 3 years LST II-level experience or equivalent.
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Animal Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
UCSF Health
UCSF Health: Academic medical center providing advanced patient care and research.
1+ YOEHigh school/GED and ALAT-equivalent training plus 1 year animal care experience (or 2 years experience), ability to perform animal care tasks, maintain records, basic computer skills, and complete required safety and compliance training.
MyTime
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Materials Technician
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$29-$38/hr OnsiteFull Time
Carbon
Carbon: Manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and advanced polymer materials.
Entry-level role supporting polymer formulation and materials testing; must follow written protocols, work onsite 5 days/week, stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and maintain accurate lab records.
3D printing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS
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Laboratory Technician
Menlo Park, California, United States
$100k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs: Builds autonomous laboratories for AI-driven scientific discovery.
Bachelor's in chemistry, materials science, or engineering or equivalent lab experience; precise, follows SOPs, adaptable to automation, strong documentation and teamwork.
Excel, Google Sheets, Lab Inventory Systems
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Meteorological Technician
Salt Lake City or Seattle or Phoenix or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Denver or Washington
$20/hr FieldFull Time
USDA Forest Service
USDA Forest Service: Manages and protects the nation's national forests and grasslands.
1+ YOECollect field observations of avalanches, snowpack, and mountain weather; navigate winter backcountry; maintain driver's license and meet GS-05 qualification (1 year specialized experience or relevant education).
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Plant Technician
Pescadero, California, United States
$22-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
Hippo Harvest
Hippo Harvest: Sustainable greenhouse farming leveraging robotics and machine learning
Data collection and analysis of plant growth parameters; basic lab skills; spreadsheet experience; teamwork; weekend availability.
Microsoft Excel, Lab techniques
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Lab Technician
Santa Clara or Santa Clara
$64k-$73k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Henkel
HenkelXETRA: HEN3: Manufactures laundry, beauty, and adhesive products globally.
Associate degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or science required; bachelor’s preferred. Laboratory testing experience (1–3 years preferred), safe lab practices, PPE use, equipment operation, data interpretation, and basic problem solving.
PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, Excel
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Microscopy Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
$90k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Eon Systems
Eon Systems: Mapping and simulating biological brains for digital emulation.
2+ YOEBS/MS and 2+ years operating microscopes in core or high-throughput labs; hands-on fluorescence microscopy, alignment, calibration, troubleshooting, specimen handling, familiarity with Fiji or Imaris; basic scripting preferred.
Fiji, Imaris
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Animal Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
$32/hr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco: Public research university dedicated to health sciences and education.
1+ YOEHigh school/GED plus 1 year animal care (or 2 years without ALAT-equivalent); basic computer/email skills; ability to lift 50 lbs, wear PPE, complete required safety trainings and ALAT in-house training within 1 year.
PDA, MyTime, Barcode scanner, Autoclave, Cage washer
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On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician
San Francisco, California, United States
$22-$35/hr FieldContract
Langan
Langan: Provides integrated engineering, environmental, and site development consulting services.
3+ YOESupport cultural resource projects with field surveys, subsurface testing, artifact processing, records research; Hazwoper preferred, valid driver’s license, ability to carry up to 40 lbs.
GIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Nuance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint
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Process Technician 3
Fremont, California, United States
$24-$47/hr OnsiteFull Time
Lam Research
Lam ResearchNASDAQ: LRCX: Manufacturing equipment used to fabricate advanced semiconductor microchips.
Associates/technical certificate in a related field, ability to work in cleanroom with PPE, foundational English communication, and ability to work shift schedules.
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SEASONAL LAB TECHNICIAN
Livermore, California, United States
$16-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time, Seasonal
Wente Family Estates
Wente Family Estates: Produces sustainably farmed wines and operates championship golf facilities.
Entry-level lab role conducting wine and juice analyses (Brix, pH, TA, alcohol, sulfur, etc.), sample collection, data entry in Excel, equipment calibration, and adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
Microsoft Excel