GMP Protein Lab Technician – Cell Culture & Sterilization

Bio-Techne; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Minnesota is seeking a Lab Support role to perform duties across the Protein Sciences Segment, including harvesting and concentrating cell cultures for protein and antibody production.

You will operate autoclaves, labware washers, prepare labware, maintain equipment, and manage inventory while following safety and cGMP guidelines.

Requires a high school diploma or associate degree with related experience; works independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Or, an associate degree with 0-2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates Autoclave, labware washer and hand washes labware per department’s protocols.
• Prepares labware for sterilization and schedules and operates the autoclave to ensure a supply of clean labware is available for each department.
• Harvests and concentrates conditioned media and performs steps to prepare for product purification, including cGMP productions.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on Chlorine Dioxide gas sterilization room.
• Produces, prepares, and handles materials for cGMP production. Handles bio-hazardous waste following safety procedures.
• Maintains documentation of laboratory methods.
• Manufactures solutions, medias, and plates.
• Cleans and maintains general work areas.
• Helps to perform equipment calibrations, validations, and maintenance.
• Upholds teamwork efforts and a pleasant work environment to maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Lab equipment knowledge

Centrifuge knowledge

Safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Autoclave operation

Labware washer

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Bio-Techne in Minnesota is seeking a Lab Support role to perform duties across the Protein Sciences Segment, including harvesting and concentrating cell cultures for protein and antibody production.

You will operate autoclaves, labware washers, prepare labware, maintain equipment, and manage inventory while following safety and cGMP guidelines.

Requires a high school diploma or associate degree with related experience; works independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced lab environment.