cGMP Lab Technician II

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a cGMP Lab Technician II to join its Bio Process Development Facility. This entry-level position involves fermentation process scale-up and optimization for therapeutic protein development. The role offers opportunities to learn Good Manufacturing Practice principles and develop technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with University match

Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents

Exclusive staff discounts

Professional development through training and education

Qualifications

• Proficient in using basic laboratory equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run fermentations, monitor parameters.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in validation studies and troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Laboratory Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in a science related field

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Working Title cGMP Lab Technician II

Department Bio Process Development Facility-7775

Description Of Work

The Biological Process Development Facility ( BPDF ) is looking for a fermentation team member to join our process development and production group. This position will participate in fermentation process scale-up and optimization to foster the development of therapeutic proteins and other biologics for use in Phase I/II clinical trials. This position is expected to apply technical and functional knowledge to assist in experiment/project execution that will enable the fermentation team to meet its goals.

Job Duties include:

• Perform all tasks required to prepare for and run fermentations.
• Prepare and sterilize media and solutions, aseptically inoculate microbial cultures and assess growth and purity of cultures.
• Monitor and make adjustments to fermentation parameters.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with harvesting cultures, implementing process and equipment improvements, and trouble-shooting equipment and process issues.
• Assist in the development and performance of key validation studies such as cleaning, sampling and equipment performance.
  
  
  

The person hired for this position must be available to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates for this position must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee in order to work on projects subject to Export Control regulations.

The BPDF provides biopharmaceutical process development and biomanufacturing services that transition discoveries into early phase clinical trials. The BPDF produces a wide range of biologics- including vaccines, recombinant proteins gene therapies and other biotherapeutics – in partnership with government agencies, biotechnology companies, academic researchers, and non-profit organizations.

This position offers a great opportunity to learn Good Manufacturing Practice ( GMP ) principles and further develop your technical skills and knowledge of biotherapeutic production. Join our tightly knit collaborative team and play a key role in advancing the development of life-changing biopharmaceuticals.

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the university of Nebraska community, Nebraska’s economy, and the lives of individuals across the US and around the globe.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!
  
  
  

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience in a science related field plus one (1) year experience working in a laboratory. Education may substitute for experience. Proficient in use of basic laboratory equipment. The position requires a person proficient in operating basic laboratory equipment properly; who can operate computer software skillfully; has excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to follow verbal and written directions correctly.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience working in microbial production of proteins. Hands-on lab experience running fermenters and developing fermentation processes. Experience working under GMP or similar guidelines. It is preferred that this individual has experience with fermentation and protein purification and knowledge of cGMP/cGLP’s for proper record keeping and project performance.

Posted Salary $18.784/hr. minimum

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