Lab Technician 2

Planet Pharma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Core Tech I to participate in aseptic processing of clinical grade products including cell culture, purification, formulation and filling activities. You will also maintain and stock clean room environments and support GMP production of viral products.

Responsibilities include drafting manufacturing documents, preparing buffers, operating autoclave, and assisting in validation and troubleshooting of equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods.
• Proficiency with recordkeeping and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and oral communication; team oriented with independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in GMP production of viral products including large-scale mammalian culture.
• Perform cell culture and column chromatography using aseptic techniques.
• Draft, complete and revise manufacturing documents including Batch Records and Deviations.
• Prepare buffers and components; operate steam autoclave.
• Perform fill-finish tasks and cell banking activities.
• Assist in validation, changeover, data collection and troubleshooting of process equipment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture experience

Serological methods

Written communication

Oral communication

Team oriented

Independent work

Time management

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autoclave operation

Job description

The Core Tech I will be responsible for participating in aseptic processing of clinical grade product, including cell culture, purification, formulation and filling activities. Also responsible for maintaining, stocking and set-up of clean room environment.

• Participates in GMP production of viral products including large scale mammalian
• Cell Culture and column chromatography using aseptic techniques
• Drafting, completion and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records, Specifications, Forms, Change Controls, and Deviations and SOP
• Buffer and component preparation including operation of steam autoclave
• Fill finish of viral products, cell banking
• Assist in production related activities such as validation, changeover, data collection and troubleshooting of process equipment

Bachelors or Associates Degree required

Preffered Candidates Wil Have

• 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.

Pay ranges between 20-25/hr based on experience