Laboratory Technician 1 Cell Culter Virus

Prairie Holdings Group; Sioux Center, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Technologies in Sioux Center, IA seeks a Laboratory Technician I to assist in producing viral vaccines in a fast-paced, team-based lab. The role requires performing aseptic procedures, complying with SOPs, and maintaining accurate documentation in a manufacturing setting.

The position reports to the Production Supervisor and carries full-time, on-site duties. A High School diploma or GED is required, with aseptic or clean room experience preferred; willingness to learn and follow USDA

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with aseptic techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aseptic procedures including media preparation, inoculation, and harvest.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain concurrent records for all pertinent documentation.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment.
• Communicate results clearly to supervisor.
• Promote safe lab practices in all work areas.
• Adhere to USDA regulatory guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

SOP compliance

Record keeping

Glassware sterilization

Lab safety

Communication of results

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Laboratory Technician 1 Cell Culter Virus

FT-Hourly Full-Time Sioux Center, IA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1284

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually

Cambridge Technologies

Position Guidelines

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing-Cell Culture/Virus

DATE REVISED: 09/04/2026

SUMMARY

Lab Technician I will assist in the production of viral vaccines and related work in our Sioux Center, IA lab facilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest (including adherent cells, suspension cells and primary cells harvested from chicken embryos), filling vaccines, etc.
• Has the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Concurrent record keeping related to all pertinent documentation.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment for use.
• Successfully and accurately communicate results to supervisor.
• Able to demonstrate and promote safe lab practices in all areas of work.
• Acts within the guidelines established by the company policy.
• Must understand and work with regulatory guidelines established by the USDA.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced work environment. Team-centric lab. Able to lift up to 50lbs on occasion. Noise level in production lab is typically moderate.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED. Aseptic technique and clean room experience preferred but not required.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES

• Able to communicate effectively and promote a team environment.
• Recognize problems and assess solutions.
• Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend information and to effectively convey information to colleagues at various levels.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.