Lab Operations Technician

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary

The Lab Operations Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of laboratory facilities, ensuring equipment functionality, supply availability, and compliance with safety protocols. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment by collaborating with scientists, vendors, and internal teams.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

These may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with scientists, vendors, and safety personnel to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with facilities, EH&S and lab managers to maintain a safe and functional lab environment.
• Support daily lab operations and maintain lab standards in collaboration with scientific teams.
• Manage the maintenance and organization of all laboratory areas and equipment.
• Coordinate technician visits for instrument preventive maintenance, calibration, and general service.
• Identify and implement innovative techniques to improve lab operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate building projects with the facilities team.
• Ensure smooth operations of building infrastructure systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lab utilities.
• Perform hands-on technician support for general lab service requests.
• Maintain point-of-use (POU) restocking areas and ensure timely receipt of supplies and equipment.
• Implement and integrate EHS-compliant policies for the storage and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Participate in routine safety walkthroughs and audits with EH&S.
• Conduct regular inspections of facility systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist with biological and hazardous waste stream management, including collection, documentation, and manifest signing.
• Maintain availability of essential lab supplies, PPE, laboratory gases, and cryogens.

Required

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree, Technical training and/or certifications preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations or facilities support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using asset tracking software and excellent PC-based computer skills including Windows and MS Office.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic lab environment.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Total Compensation

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $29.32 - $36.53.

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.