Laboratory Technician (Media & Buffer Preparation)

About the role

Our new Bioprocess Design Center is an innovative facility dedicated to demonstrating and training customers on our innovative single-use technologies, Upstream and Downstream solutions, cell culture media, cell lines, resin, and analytical offerings. The respective personnel will support the BioProcess Design Center (BDC) with experiment execution and general lab upkeep, enabling the lab to function more efficiently. This role will accelerate process and product development and enable new innovations in both upstream and downstream processing to be brought to market sooner. They will also impact day-to-day lab maintenance activities and bring improvements to the lab’s upkeep and organization.

Location: On-site Plainville, MA. Relocation assistance is not provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chromatography and cell culture experiment execution (20%)
• Maintain all lab equipment, work with facilities, engineering, and outside vendors on preventive maintenance schedules, commissioning new equipment, vendor appointments, and maintain calibration status of all equipment (10%)
• Maintain accurate lab inventory of chemicals, common reagents, assay kits, assay standards, non-stock items, and other general lab consumables. Coordinate stocking needs with the local procurement group on site (25%)
• Champion general lab organization and lead 5S for lab workspaces (5%)
• Assist in routine lab tasks, including but not limited to glassware cleaning, stocking supplies, freezer cleanup, and periodic defrosting (15%)
• Work with the receiving department to organize shipping and receipt of materials between sites and with clients/vendors (5%)
• Work with the lab coordinator to track expenses against budget, ensure invoices are paid, and assist in the annual budget planning process (5%)
• Work with facilities and safety for chemical waste management and tracking site safety metrics (5%)
• Prepare chromatography buffer, formulation buffers, cell culture medium, etc., according to buffer sheets with quality and consistency as requested (10%)
• Assist in sample aliquoting/preparation as needed
• Maintain balance weighing, pH meter, and DI water systems as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience with good communication and organizational skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Solid MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Experience with SAP, Smartsheet, and MS Project preferred
• Ability to adhere to standard procedures and protocols
• Ability to prioritize between tasks in a changing environment
• Ability to write and document relevant tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of functional groups
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently
• Aseptic technique experience preferred
• Prior lab experience preferred

Must be able to work a standard schedule (Monday–Friday) and adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
  • Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
  • Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus scheme

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $28.16–$38.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.