Laboratory Technician

Unicon Pharma Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicon Pharma Inc in Houston, Texas is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Core Technician to manage tasks in support of aseptic processing of clinical-grade products. Responsibilities include conducting environmental monitoring processes, maintaining clean room environments, and drafting manufacturing documents.

The role demands 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP production setting and a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences is preferred. Candidates must have knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture methods.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP clinical production environment.
• Basic lab experience required with a Bachelor's degree or Intermediate Lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing.
• Maintain, stock, and set up clean room environment.
• Draft and revise manufacturing documents including Batch Records.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Recordkeeping skills

Time management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

High School Diploma

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Steam autoclave

Job description

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred. 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.

1-3 Years Experience

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

• 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

Skills

• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualificationComputer 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