CI Laboratory Technician I

About the Company

BioIVT is a leading global provider of research models and value-added research services for drug discovery and development. We specialize in control and disease-state biospecimens, including human and animal tissues, cell products, blood, and other biofluids. Our unmatched portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research, aiming to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, including hepatocytes and subcellular fractions, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. Our global team consists of a diverse group of professionals committed to serving the needs of our 30,000 clients worldwide. Our culture’s core values include respect, integrity, accountability, communication, and quality. We operate in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and a “can do” attitude.

About the Role

Performing procedures required to process, cryopreserve, thaw, and QC peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and other purified cell products. Development of new cell isolation processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Isolation of cell types for inventoried products.
• Quality control of inventory via functional assays and cell culture.
• Handling inventory and preparing cellular products and affiliated documentation for shipment to clients.
• Assisting in the development and validation of new laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Performing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual QC on all equipment as required by laboratory SOPs.

Requirements

• BS in biological sciences with at least 1-year clinical or research lab experience is required.
• Knowledge of basic cell biology, including cell types and their functions.
• Laboratory experience with working knowledge of basic lab procedures.
• Experience with aseptic mammalian cell culture.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex SOPs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with other team members.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a high-throughput research laboratory or clinical diagnostic laboratory working with blood and/or blood products.
• Experience with cell separation methods (e.g., magnetic bead).
• Experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, and protein assays.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Prism, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to learn, adapt, and execute in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Three personal references from previous managers and colleagues.
• Dedicated, reliable, and mission-driven with a focus on achieving goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members, including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a company match.
• Competitive time-off policies.
• Collaborative environment that promotes growth from within.
• Company-sponsored events for the entire team.