Biological Materials Production Technician
About the role
The job of Biological Materials Production Technician 1 is to produce raw materials used in TechLab kits. This role adheres to standard operating procedures, master batch records, and other regulatory documents. The technician reports to either the Biological Materials Production Manager, Biological Materials Production Team Leader – Conjugation and Inventory Control, Biological Materials Production Team Leader – Microbial Culturing and Protein Purification, or the Technology Transfer Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform basic microbiology procedures, cell culture, and gram staining
- Growth and maintenance of parasite organism culture
- Screen biological materials for reactivity
- Purify antibodies using various chromatography techniques
- Conduct regular calibrations and validations on equipment
- Receive and maintain the chemical inventory
- Makes buffers, culture media and other reagents
- Clean and sterilize laboratory glassware
- Perform rehydration and dispensing of raw materials
- Conduct investigations for non-conformances and defects
- Perform peer review on completed batch records and other documents
- Work on tasks set by Biological Materials Production Team Leader and Biological Materials Production Manager
Qualifications and Experience
- B.A. or B.S. in life sciences, or equivalent experience
- Or associate's degree with chromatography and/or protein purification experience or coursework
- Experience and/or interest in biochemistry is welcomed, but not required
Tools and Equipment Used
- GE AKTA Protein Purification Systems
- General Laboratory Equipment
- Gravity Oven
- Autoclave
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Hand held calculators
Location and Work Policy
TechLab maintains a climate controlled environment for the job of Biological Materials Production Technician 1. The Biological Materials Production Technician 1 can expect to work with human pathogens. An employee in this position must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs. A typical week is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5:00. Overtime is occasionally necessary with or without advance notice.