Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely production of kits in accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedures and FDA requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, NJ. The workplace is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all kits are produced in a timely fashion in accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedures, as designated by the supervisor.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials for production, including chemicals, antigens, serums, and plasmas.
• Carefully follow and accurately complete procedures in accordance with FDA requirements, ensuring all documents are up-to-date.
• Participate in cycle counts.
• Review kit data generated to ensure the production of quality and consistent products.
• Assist Technical Services in troubleshooting any problems, including facilitating sample and kit testing in response to customer complaints or requirements.
• Interact with all other departments.

Skills

• Academic biology lab experience
• Sample preparation
• Pipette experience
• Basic working knowledge of Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, and aseptic technique
• Ability to read and follow written directions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the creation of dilutions
• Good laboratory practices
• Ability to operate and maintain machines such as automated plate washers, readers, and pH meters
• Computer skills, as needed

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's degree in Biology preferred)
• Science experience background
• Lab experience required

Schedule

The work environment is a laboratory setting with a focus on maintaining good laboratory practices to ensure safety. The hours are Monday to Thursday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:15 am to 11:15 am, totaling a 35-hour work week.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the 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)