Laboratory Technician, Cell Culture & Bioprocessing

Company Overview

At Acorn Biolabs, we are pioneering the future of health through cutting-edge cellular preservation and regenerative medicine. By empowering individuals to bank their healthy, younger cells today, we provide access to tomorrow’s advancements in personalized healthcare and age-related treatments. Our dynamic team is composed of leading experts passionate about driving innovation and transforming the way we approach long-term health and longevity.

Join us in making an impact on the future of medicine and improving lives globally.

Topical product creation & HA Production

• Retrieve biological samples from liquid nitrogen (LN2) storage tanks or dewars.
• Plate hair follicle samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 clean rooms, following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Monitor cell cultures routinely and harvest cell-conditioned media.
• Prepare hyaluronic acid (HA) diluent, then seal and crimp vials.
• Perform aseptic filtration and filling of product vials; conduct visual inspections, sealing, and crimping.
• Maintain accurate batch records, complete required forms, and enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Label and package vials for shipment, ensuring quality and compliance.

Hair Follicle Biobanking

• Collect, analyze, and cryopreserve human biological samples within ISO-7 and ISO-5 clean rooms, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• Facilitate the transfer of biological samples into and out of liquid nitrogen tanks.
• Maintain liquid nitrogen supply through coordination with Liquid Nitrogen Supplier
• Maintain precise documentation to track all stages of the biobanking and manufacturing workflow.
• Perform routine data entry in batch records, forms, and logs.
• Identify and report any deviations to the immediate supervisor, ensuring proper documentation of deviation records.
• Contribute to quality control improvements by assisting in SOP development and maintaining thorough documentation.

Commercial Laboratory Operations

• Manage inbound sample receipt, inventory tracking, and dispensing of collection kits.
• Handle biohazardous waste disposal, uphold lab cleanliness, and coordinate the recycling of reusable instruments.
• Monitor and maintain lab supply inventory, reporting shortages to the operations manager.
• Coordinate logistics including scheduling Fed Ex pickups, tracking inbound and outbound samples, and organizing daily product shipments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience) or equivalent lab diploma (medical lab technologists)

• Entry-Level: 0–2 years of experience in a biobank, laboratory, or cleanroom environment (suitable for recent graduates with relevant hands-on experience).
• Mid-Level: 2–5 years of experience in biobanking, cell culture, or biospecimen processing (preferred).

• Experience handling biological samples, ideally including cryopreservation and liquid nitrogen storage.
• Familiarity with ISO-7 and ISO-5 cleanroom environments and SOP/GLP compliance.
• Knowledge of biobanking workflows, sample tracking, and data documentation.
• Experience in inventory management, shipping logistics, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to follow quality control procedures and assist in SOP development.

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP, CLIA, or FDA-compliant labs).
• Previous work in commercial laboratory operations, biomanufacturing, or regenerative medicine.
• Familiarity with Fed Ex shipment coordination for biological samples.
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

• Tuesday to Saturday, subject to change based on business needs.

• We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and additional perks that reward your hard work and dedication.
• You will get to be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of regenerative medicine and cellular preservation.
• You will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of our clients…