Cell Culture Technician

Title: Cell CultureTechnician

Duration: 12 months Contract

Location: Pearl River, NY 10965

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (occasional weekends or overtime required)

Work Type: 100% Onsite

Position Summary

The Lab Technician I will provide technical and facility support to the Cell Culture group within Early Bioprocess Development in Vaccines R&D. This role supports day-to-day laboratory operations, inventory management, equipment preparation, and scientific support activities across multiple teams in a regulated laboratory environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical and facility support to the Cell Culture group within Early Bioprocess Development in Vaccines R&D

• Prepare solutions, reagents, media, and cell culture supplies

• Set up and prepare bioreactors for use

• Maintain inventory and place orders for bulk chemicals, cell culture materials, and laboratory supplies

• Supervise and support the stockroom operations to ensure continuous supply availability

• Maintain inventory tracking systems for cell culture supplies and laboratory equipment

• Assist scientists with preparation of custom reagents, media formulations, and plasmids

• Autoclave and prepare tubing assemblies, transfer bottles, and other sterile components

• Support cell culture harvest and product recovery procedures as needed

• Collect, secure, and manage biohazard waste from laboratory and pilot areas

• Stock laboratory supply areas with frequently used consumables and disposables

• Calibrate, operate, and maintain scientific instruments

• Coordinate equipment and facility maintenance with vendors and service providers

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately while supporting multiple scientific teams

• Perform additional scientific and laboratory support activities as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a scientific field preferred

• 0–2 years of technical laboratory experience OR

• High School Diploma with 2–5 years of relevant technical experience

Preferred Coursework

• Chemistry (for understanding chemical formulations)

• Biology or Biotechnology (for bioreactor and cell culture support)

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong communication, reading, and organizational skills

• Ability to lift up to approximately 50 lbs

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or overtime