Laboratory Technician - Virus Operations

About the role

Work in a manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.
• Understand and apply good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production.
• Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.).
• Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
• Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• BS in Biological sciences preferred.
• Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques are desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills and working knowledge of metric system.
• Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermentors is desirable.
• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Schedule

• 1st Shift, 7:15am - 3:45pm.
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.