Core Technician I

Katalyst CRO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Core Technician in Houston, Texas. The role involves conducting environmental monitoring tasks to support production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products. Candidates should have experience in aseptic techniques and cell culture, along with a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities include participating in GMP production, coordinating equipment needs, and maintaining clean room environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred.
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification.
• Strong work ethic and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process for GMP production.
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with the QC EM team.
• Drafts and revises manufacturing documents including Batch Records.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

Time management

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Description The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products. The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and set-up of clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies.
• Cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required.
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with QC EM team for Manufacturing processes.
• Drafting, completion and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records and EM forms.
• Buffer and component preparation including operation of steam autoclave.
• Operation of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production.
• Operating Environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, active counters.

Requirements

• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred.
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification.
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, organization skills, recordkeeping skills, ability to manage multiple projects, time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills, team oriented, independent work skills, strong work ethic.
• 1-3 Years Experience.
• Basic Lab experience with a Bachelor's degree or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment and a High School Diploma.
• Lab experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred.