Media Prep Lab Services Associate Technician

247Hire; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a lab support technician in South San Francisco to produce microbiological and cell culture media, buffers, and reagents for R&D teams. You will prepare glassware and equipment, maintain inventory with FIFO, and operate autoclaves and benchtop instruments. Strong attention to SOPs and safety is required.

You will collaborate across groups, update supervisors on progress, participate in 5S initiatives, and adapt to scheduling needs while delivering tasks by day’s end.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences or equivalent with 3+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in media prep and glassware operations.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to follow SOPs, cGMPs, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce microbiological and cell culture media, buffers, and reagents.
• Prepare equipment and glassware for use across R&D groups.
• Maintain inventory and use FIFO stock principles.
• Operate autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.
• Provide progress updates to supervisors on status and issues.
• Support process improvement and 5S activities.
• Communicate clearly with customers and lab staff.
• Ensure work completed by end of day.

Skills

Team collaboration

Media prep

Glassware handling

Safety adherence

Time management

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

BS/BA in Life Sciences

Job description

Responsibilities

Support the Media Prep and Lab Services department by working effectively within the group to meet department goals, objectives, and tasks to achieve desired results. Responsible for producing microbiological media, cell culture media, various solutions, buffers, clean glassware and prepared equipment for use throughout R&D groups. Have knowledge of basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel). Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs and other established procedures. Prioritize tasks and assignments to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure distribution satellites are maintained with required inventory levels utilizing FIFO (First In-First Out).


• Update labware deliveries on request system daily and complete assigned support tasks on time.


• Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing and distributing of glassware and equipment.


• Preparation of stock such as reagents, buffers, microbiological, tissue culture and requested custom media as needed.


• Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, tanks, and benchtop instruments.


• Provide routine updates to Supervisor/leads on progress, status, and issues associated with labware delivery and stock inventory status.


• Participate in process improvement initiatives and 5S as assigned.


• Adjust to schedule changes, work overtime as necessary and float between groups as needed to support operations.


• Ensure that all work is completed by end of day. Utilize time wisely to maximize productivity.


• Serve as a liaison between customers and lab staff.


• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.


• Meet timeline commitments and inform others of status, issues, and customer requests as necessary.


• Be punctual.


• Adheres to appropriate laws, GNE regulations and programs, and GMP documentation procedures.


• Adhere to safety. Follow safety guidelines as required for your area.


• Complete training records in a timely manner.


• Will drive a company vehicle

Required Skills

• BS/BA in one of the life sciences or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.


• Collaboration and Teamwork People demonstrating this competency have a drive to work with peers, partners, and others, including individuals outside their own team and functional area to positively impact business performance and optimize the input of those involved.


• Strong background in both media prep and glassware operations or related operational environment.


• Looks for opportunities to help others


• Constructively accepts decisions made that are different than own view


• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for diversity of perspectives and approaches among colleagues


• Maintains professionalism in the presence of conflict


• Offers productive and relevant views and information to impact decisions


• Driving for Results People demonstrating this competency drive for the achievement and improvement of business results, such results being broader in nature and with greater business impact at higher levels in the organization.


• Responds to new requests with appropriate urgency and an organized approach


• Holds self accountable to fulfill assigned tasks and achieve results within timelines


• Asks for additional responsibilities or assignments when able


• Analyzes and learns from mistakes


• Must be able to lift 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time.


• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.


• Non-slip, steel toe boots are required by start date, boot purchase will be reimbursed.

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is preferred.