R&D Technician II

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, maintain, and take down organ bioreactors using aseptic techniques.
• Record and maintain data in accordance with protocols.
• Troubleshoot general laboratory and bioreactor issues.
• Assist the R&D department with complex laboratory tasks such as mammalian cell culture.
• Conduct training on bioreactor maintenance and other routine procedures.
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as trained.
• Maintain research suite in appropriate order, including disinfection of floors and work surfaces.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of team laboratory supplies.
• Absorb and document equipment use, cleaning, and routine maintenance in associated logs.
• Assist with team logistics planning.
• Prepare supplies required for procedures.
• Create and edit SOPs, experimental plans, and experimental reports with guidance from senior staff.
• Complete data analysis and presentations with guidance from senior staff.
• Aid in process development and equipment design and optimization.

Requirements

• Degree in life science or related field from an accredited college or university, or associate degree with 2+ years of experience in research, pharmaceutical, medical device, or manufacturing industries, or H.S. Diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience in these industries.
• 6+ months of experience working in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Understanding of good aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work closely with team members to complete daily tasks.
• Adaptability to changes in daily tasks to fit the needs of R&D experiments.
• Capability to work in a brightly lit environment throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of bioreactor maintenance experience.
• Understanding of GxP documentation.
• Understanding of cleanroom gowning and procedures.