Biologist I – Cell Culture Development_JP35433

K3-Innovations, Inc.; Waltham (MA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

K3-Innovations, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Biologist I – Cell Culture Development to join the hands-on team supporting biologics development, focusing on CHO suspension cell culture, bench-scale bioreactor support, media preparation, and general lab operations.

The ideal candidate will work Sundays through Thursdays on first shift, with strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and with scientists, and a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and records.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cell culture experience
• Experience in an industrial laboratory or biopharmaceutical environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced lab environment

Responsabilités

• Support bench-scale bioreactor operations including setup, calibration, sampling, troubleshooting, cleaning, and decontamination
• Support CHO suspension cell cultures including routine sampling and feeding
• Prepare cell culture media and stock solutions
• Perform sterile filtration and aseptic processing
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and communicate problems to scientists or lab operations personnel
• Maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, reagents, and consumables
• Monitor inventory and maintain appropriate levels of supplies
• Accurately record data in paper and electronic systems
• Independently perform routine lab activities and weekend sampling/maintenance tasks
• Work closely with scientists to communicate results and observations
• Follow lab procedures, safety requirements, and documentation standards

Connaissances

cell culture

industrial lab experience

attention to detail

team collaboration

Microsoft Office

independent work

Formation

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Biology/ Biotechnology/ Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Title: Biologist I – Cell Culture Development_JP35433

Location: Waltham, MA | Onsite

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 1st Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking a Biologist I / Cell Culture professional to join the Cell Culture Development team supporting biologics development activities. This is a highly hands-on laboratory position focused on mammalian CHO suspension cell culture, bench-scale bioreactor support, media preparation, and general laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with scientists and the broader team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support bench-scale bioreactor operations, including setup, calibration, sampling, troubleshooting, cleaning, and decontamination.
• Support ongoing CHO suspension cell cultures, including routine sampling and feeding activities.
• Prepare cell culture media and stock solutions.
• Perform sterile filtration and aseptic processing using bottle-top filters or peristaltic pumps.
• Perform routine calibration and verification of laboratory equipment, including:
• pH meters
• Cell counters
• Blood gas analyzers
• Other laboratory instruments
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and communicate problems to scientists or laboratory operations personnel.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, reagents, and consumables.
• Monitor inventory and ensure appropriate levels of laboratory supplies are maintained.
• Accurately record data in paper and electronic systems.
• Independently perform routine laboratory activities and weekend sampling/maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with scientists to communicate results, issues, and unexpected observations.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in an industrial laboratory or biotechnology/biopharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on cell culture experience, preferably with CHO suspension cultures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work onsite Sunday through Thursday, 1st shift, including weekend laboratory support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with 3L or other bench-scale bioreactors.
• Experience with bioreactor setup, sampling, calibration, troubleshooting, cleaning, or decontamination.
• Experience with media preparation, stock solutions, aseptic technique, or sterile filtration.
• Experience with shake flasks or other suspension culture systems.
• Experience with larger-scale bioreactor or manufacturing operations is also transferable.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration and troubleshooting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented cell culture professional who can independently execute routine laboratory activities, communicate effectively with scientists, and contribute positively to a small team environment.

Candidates withCHO suspension culture experience and bench-scale bioreactor experience arehighly preferred, but candidates with strong cell culture experience using smaller-scale systems such as shake flasks also be considered.