Biologist I

Job-ID Reference Description:
Shift available: Sunday to Thursday 1st shift
The cell culture group is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of client robust pipeline. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale. Under the supervision of a scientist, the candidate’s responsibilities will include:
Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.Bioreactor Support Activities:
Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systems
Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
Track & and perform required maintenance
Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
Media Preparation Activities:
Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
Filter sterilize and aliquot solutions aseptically
General Lab Support Activities:
Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers
Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems
Weekend Support Activities:
Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues
Perform other lab support activities as requestedQualifications:
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field + 3 years Experience in an industrial laboratorySkills:
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Cell culture (preferred) or otherwise understanding of and interest in cell biology
Works well as part of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
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1 virtual screening and 1 onsite