Biologist I

The Fountain Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Technician IV, Manufacturing – Cell Culture

Location: Waltham, MA
Pay Rate: $31–$33/hour
Duration: 6 Months
Shift: Sunday–Thursday, First Shift

Job Description

The Technician IV will support cell culture process development and laboratory operations within a biologics development environment. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining bench-scale bioreactor systems, preparing cell culture media, performing routine culture sampling, and supporting laboratory equipment maintenance and data documentation.

• Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, decontaminate, and dismantle 3 L bioreactor systems supporting a 100+ system laboratory.
• Perform routine sampling and support feeding of ongoing cell cultures.
• Prepare cell culture media, stock solutions, and other laboratory reagents; perform aseptic filtration and aliquoting.
• Conduct routine calibration and verification of pH meters, cell counters, and biochemical analyzers.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, consumables, equipment, and glassware.
• Record experimental data in paper-based and electronic systems.
• Independently perform scheduled weekend sampling and culture-feeding activities and address routine process issues.

Education

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

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, sample handling, and data documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on cell culture experience, preferably in biologics process development.
• Familiarity with bench-scale bioreactor systems and cell culture process support.
• Experience preparing cell culture media and stock solutions using aseptic techniques.
• Experience with pH meters, cell counters, and biochemical analyzers.

Interview Process: One virtual screening followed by one onsite interview.