Biologist

Mindlance; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA is seeking a cell culture process development technician to join the Cell Culture Group in the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch department. You will contribute to development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes at bench scale.

Under the supervision of a scientist, you will perform bioreactor support, media prep, routine equipment calibration, data capture, and weekend sampling, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Bioreactor support activities: setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination.
• Media preparation: stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media.
• Daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers.
• Inventory, order, receive, and stock lab materials and consumables.
• Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures.
• Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Cell culture

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at Company Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The cell culture group is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of Company’s robust pipeline. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale. Under the supervision of a scientist, the candidate’s responsibilities will include:

Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.

• Bioreactor Support Activities:
• Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systems
• Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
• Track & and perform required maintenance
• Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
• Media Preparation Activities:
• Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
• Filter sterilize and aliquot solutions aseptically
• Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
• Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers
• Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
• Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems
• Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
• Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues
• Perform other lab support activities as requested

Experience Details

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field + 3 years Experience in an industrial laboratory

What are the top 3-5 skills or requirements should this person have?

• Required Skill 1: Attention to detail
• Required Skill 2: Strong work ethic
• Required Skill 3: Cell culture (preferred) or otherwise understanding of and interest in cell biology
• Required Skill 4: Works well as part of a team
• Required Skill 5: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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1 virtual screening and 1 onsite

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”