Role: Cell Culture & Bioprocessing Specialist

Location: Southern Los Angeles - Irvine. Subject to change in the near future.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily cell cultures for Acorn Topical Product creation using aseptic techniques in ISO-7 cleanroom suites.
• Aseptically manufacture, filter, and fill Acorn Products in compliance with cleanroom and quality standards.
• Assist in quality control procedures, including vial inspection, crimping, sealing, and lyophilization of topical products.
• Aid in the labeling and packaging of final products.
• Perform routine data entry in batch records, forms, and logs to ensure proper documentation.
• Manage supply inventory for topical product creation, ensuring necessary materials are stocked.
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation as needed.
• Coordinate logistical aspects of laboratory operations, including FedEx pickups, preparing shipments, and tracking deliveries.
• 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.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste, maintain general laboratory cleanliness, and manage reusable instrument recycling.
• Weekend shifts required.

Key Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience) or equivalent certification (i.e. medical technologists)

Experience Level

• Entry-Level: 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, or biomanufacturing setting.
• Mid-Level: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in cell culture, aseptic techniques, and bioprocessing (preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Experience working in ISO-7 cleanrooms and following SOPs & Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques, cell culture maintenance, filtration, and lyophilization.
• Basic knowledge of quality control, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience in biopharmaceutical, regenerative medicine, or cosmetic product manufacturing.
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

• 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 and society.
• You will have opportunities for professional development and advancement as we continue to expand and innovate.
• You will be joining a passionate, diverse team that values creativity, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
• You will work with the latest advancements in biotech and gain exposure to groundbreaking research and applications.

Why Join Acorn: This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a company revolutionizing healthcare. At Acorn, we value teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for growth. Our sales team thrives on collaboration, sharing wins and challenges, and pushing forward together to shape the future of regenerative medicine.

At Acorn, our values are important to us and define our company’s culture.

Integrity First. In our science, with our clients and with each other. Always.

Collaborate. Be kind, supportive, respectful, and inclusive. Be humble and grateful.

Show up. Take pride in your work. Be dependable, accountable, and disciplined. Strive for excellence - and be agile. Add value.

Be curious. Ask why. Constantly learn. Create. Innovate.

Be YOU. Be your unique and authentic self. Bring your whole self to work.