Entry-Level Gene Therapy Lab Technician

This role primarily involves performing cell culture-based techniques to help manufacture gene therapy products in a cleanroom laboratory environment.

About the role

The Laboratory Technician will perform gene therapy manufacturing using cell culture techniques in a highly regulated environment. Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of GMP and production activities in a clinical manufacturing facility, with a focus on cell-based manufacturing and viral vector core operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culturing and work with bioreactors.
• Execute GMP production processes for biological products in accordance with batch records, SOPs, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on assistance with day-to-day GMP and viral vector core production operations, including preparation, execution, and completion of manufacturing runs.
• Perform documentation in the lab.
• Support GMP resources and supply chain by ordering materials, tracking inventory, and maintaining sufficient stock to meet production goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, or a similar field.
• Strong research experience from school working with eukaryotic or mammalian cells, or industry experience working with cells or in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Master’s degree candidates will be considered; PhD candidates are overqualified for this role.

Schedule

• 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• Must be somewhat flexible, as significant overtime is expected.

Pay

$24.00 – $24.00/hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health spending account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.