GMP Cell Culture Technician — Lab & Assay Specialist

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking a dedicated lab technician to support the Precision Nutrition and Molecular Center (PMNH). The role focuses on maintaining cell cultures, performing aseptic work, and supporting bio-assays and data management within GMP/SOP frameworks.

The candidate should have a biology/biotechnology background with at least two years of cell culture experience and a commitment to rigorous quality control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
• Two years of cell culture lab experience required.
• Experience with GLP/GMP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cell Culture Maintenance: thawing, feeding, passaging, cryopreservation of mammalian or microbial cell lines.
• Aseptic Technique: maintain sterile environment to prevent contamination.
• Experimental Support: assist in bio-assays such as biocompatibility tests, mycoplasma detection, drug response assays.
• Data Management: document observations and results in electronic notebooks or databases per SOP/GMP.
• Equipment & Inventory: calibrate and maintain incubators, autoclaves, inverted microscopes; manage media/reagent stock; keep temperature logs.
• Maintains lab supplies and records; develops record-keeping systems; supports educational outreach.

Skills

Cell culture maintenance

Aseptic technique

Experimental support

Data management

Equipment & inventory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biotechnology

Job description

University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking a dedicated lab technician to support the Precision Nutrition and Molecular Center (PMNH). The role focuses on maintaining cell cultures, performing aseptic work, and supporting bio-assays and data management within GMP/SOP frameworks.

The candidate should have a biology/biotechnology background with at least two years of cell culture experience and a commitment to rigorous quality control and documentation.