Cell Culture Specialist - GMP/GLP Lab

University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri’s Precision Nutrition and Molecular Center seeks a Biological Lab Technician to manage sterile tissue culture environments and support GMP/GLP workflows. You will maintain cell cultures, perform bio-assays, and ensure equipment is calibrated and inventory is accurate.

Responsibilities include documenting observations in electronic notebooks, assisting with experimental design, and preparing data and reports for biweekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related field is required.
• Two years of cell culture lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cell culture maintenance (thawing, feeding, passaging, and cryopreservation) of mammalian or microbial cell lines.
• Maintain a strictly sterile technique in hoods and cleanrooms to prevent contamination.
• Assist in executing bio-assays such as biocompatibility tests, mycoplasma detection, and cell-based drug response assays.
• Accurately document observations, cell counts, and results in electronic notebooks according to GLP/GMP standards.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment (incubators, autoclaves, inverted microscopes); manage media and reagent inventory.

Skills

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

Bioassays

Data management

Equipment calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Biotechnology

Tools

Incubators

Autoclaves

Inverted microscopes

Job description

The University of Central Missouri’s Precision Nutrition and Molecular Center seeks a Biological Lab Technician to manage sterile tissue culture environments and support GMP/GLP workflows. You will maintain cell cultures, perform bio-assays, and ensure equipment is calibrated and inventory is accurate.

Responsibilities include documenting observations in electronic notebooks, assisting with experimental design, and preparing data and reports for biweekly meetings.