Laboratory Technician

Zachary Piper Solutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity Leave

Military Reserve Pay Offset

Job summary

Piper Companies in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Laboratory Technician to support bioassay testing and cell culture operations onsite. You will prepare media, maintain cell lines, and assist with assays in a GMP environment.

The role involves data analysis, documentation, and ensuring SOP adherence, with responsibilities spanning equipment upkeep and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2+ years of related experience or bachelor's with 0–2 years.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, cell culture, or biological assays.
• Understanding of GMP and SOP requirements.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated lab and complete safety training.
• Proficiency with data analysis, documentation, and inventory control.
• Ability to work rotating weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cell culture media and materials for bioassays.
• Thaw, culture, maintain, and cryopreserve cell lines per GMP.
• Perform cellular response assays and assist with bioassays.
• Conduct statistical analysis and review bioassay results.
• Monitor and troubleshoot lab equipment per SOPs.
• Draft SOPs, maintain GMP records, and archive documents.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.

Skills

Lab practices

Cell culture techniques

GMP & SOP familiarity

Documentation & recordkeeping

Data analysis

Inventory management

Regulated lab environment

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary:

Piper Companies is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support a biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization focused on bioassay testing and cell culture operations. This position is onsite in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities for the Laboratory Technician include:

• Prepare cell culture media including Iscove’s complete media, Bioassay media, and 0.1% Trypan Blue.
• Thaw, culture, maintain, document, and cryopreserve cell lines in compliance with GMP standards.
• Perform Cellular Response Assays and assist with bioassays and Fetal Bovine Serum evaluations.
• Conduct statistical analysis and review of bioassay results.
• Monitor, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and facilities per SOPs.
• Maintain GMP documentation, draft SOPs and reports, and support laboratory record archival.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies, cycle counts, and laboratory stocking.

Required Qualifications for the Laboratory Technician include:

• Associate degree with 2+ years of related experience, or bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, cell culture techniques, or biological assay environments.
• Understanding or ability to develop proficiency in GMP and SOP requirements.
• Strong documentation, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated laboratory environment and complete required safety training.
• Proficiency with data analysis, laboratory documentation, and inventory management.
• Ability to work rotating weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Compensation for the Laboratory Technician includes:

• Salary Range: Competitive based on experience.
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset

This Job opens for applications on September 25, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Keywords: Bioassay, Cell Culture, GMP, SOP, Cellular Response Assay, Leukocyte Interleukin, Laboratory Operations, Cryopreservation, Cell Lines, Fetal Bovine Serum, Statistical Analysis, Documentation, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Radiation Safety, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical, Baltimore MD