Biologist I # 26-25527

JobDiva, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions seeks a Lab Technician for the Cell Culture Group at the Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department in Worcester, MA. The role supports development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture processes for biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages, enabling robust pipelines.

The candidate will participate in bench-scale operations and assist with bioreactor and media preparation activities while ensuring accurate data capture and proper lab maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in biotechnology, biology, engineering or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in an industrial laboratory.
• Experience with cell culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a facilitator and team leader.
• Bioreactor support: setups, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance and sampling of 100+ 3 L systems.
• Media preparation: stock solutions, media preps, aseptic filter sterilization.
• General lab support: inventory, order materials, calibrations, data recording.
• Weekend support: perform weekend sampling and feeding of cultures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Cell culture

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in biotechnology/biology/engineering

Job description

Contract

06 Months

Schedule

Sunday to Thursday 1st shift

Job Summary

This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at client 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 client robust pipelines. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale.

Key responsibilities

• 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
• General Lab Support Activities:
  • 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
• Weekend Support Activities:
  • 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field + 3 years’ Experience in an industrial laboratory

Top skills or requirements

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

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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