Laboratory Technician

Merck & Co.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics is seeking a lab support technician to maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked lab spaces in alignment with safety standards. You will work independently to set priorities, complete tasks efficiently, and collaborate with teams across sites to support continuous improvement and overall laboratory success.

The role emphasizes dependable, proactive teamwork and the ability to adapt to evolving operational needs while contributing to a collaborative, cutting-edge

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years of relevant work experience or associate degree.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management and ability to multi-task.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships.
• Attention to detail and following SOPs.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Driver's license with ability to drive locally to laboratories.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provide lab support for scientific personnel and operations.
• Place orders, maintain inventory, and stock supplies.
• Organize and store daily shipments per inventory management and safety standards.
• Perform maintenance on equipment, including minor repairs and cleaning.
• Autoclave, neutralize, or dispose bio-hazardous waste.
• Assist with laboratory cleanliness, organization, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate activities and supplies across multiple laboratories and sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent & team work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Weekend availability

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Associate degree in relevant science

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Position Overview

In this role, you will help keep our laboratories running safely, efficiently, and productively by maintaining clean, organized, well-stocked, and fully functional lab spaces in alignment with inventory standards and safety requirements. You will work independently to identify priorities, complete tasks efficiently, and address operational needs, while also collaborating with colleagues across teams and departments. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and committed to being a supportive team member who contributes to continuous improvement and overall laboratory success.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, we're unlocking the power of human cells to change lives. Using revolutionary induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, we drive advancements in drug discovery, disease modeling, cell therapy, research tools, and cell therapy manufacturing. Our mission is deeply meaningful, and we're looking for bold innovators to join us.

At FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, you'll thrive in a collaborative and cutting-edge environment that encourages creativity and celebrates breakthroughs. If you're ready to do work that makes a real impact and propels healthcare forward, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary for science, patients, and yourself.

Our headquarters is in Madison, Wisconsin, a dynamic city celebrated for its lakes, parks, cultural richness, biotech leadership, and access to world-class academia.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Provide lab support for scientific personnel and overall operations.
• Place orders, maintain inventory, and stock supplies.
• Organize and put away daily shipments consistent with inventory management, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as specified, including minor repairs and cleaning.
• Autoclave, neutralize, or otherwise prepare bio-hazardous waste for disposal.
• Assist with overall laboratory cleanliness, organization, and continuous improvement.
• Assist and coordinate activities and supplies across multiple laboratories and sites, as required.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two (2) years relevant work experience or associate degree in relevant science discipline
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of individuals
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Occasional weekend work may be required
• Driver license with the ability to drive locally to FCDI laboratories throughout the work day
• Ability to occasionally lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).