R&D Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: R&D Technician II

Job Description

The R&D Technician II in Process Development is responsible for performing routine and novel laboratory tasks, including setting up bioreactors, seeding cells, and sampling organs to complete various R&D experiments in a cleanroom environment. The position requires maintaining laboratory records, equipment, and inventory per written procedures, as well as assisting sr staff with evolving experimental needs. This role operates within a collaborative team environment and contributes to improving the organ engineering process within the R&D department.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, maintain, and take down organ bioreactors using aseptic techniques.
• Record and maintain data in accordance with protocols.
• Troubleshoot general laboratory and bioreactor issues.
• Assist the R&D department with complex laboratory tasks such as mammalian cell culture.
• Conduct training on bioreactor maintenance and other routine procedures.
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as trained.
• Maintain research suite in appropriate order, including disinfection of floors and work surfaces.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of team laboratory supplies.
• Assist with team logistics planning.
• Document equipment use, cleaning, and routine maintenance in associated logs.
• Assist sr staff with R&D experiments.
• Prepare supplies required for procedures.
• Create and edit SOPs, experimental plans, and experimental reports with guidance from sr staff.
• Complete data analysis and presentations with guidance from sr staff.
• Assist sr staff with process development and equipment design and optimization.

Essential Skills

• Degree in life science or related field from an accredited college or university, or associate degree with 2+ years of experience in research, pharmaceutical, medical device, or manufacturing industries, or H.S. Diploma or GED with 4+ years of experience in these industries.
• 6+ months of experience working in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Understanding of good aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work closely with team members to complete daily tasks.
• Adaptability to changes in daily tasks to fit the needs of R&D experiments.
• Capability to work in a brightly lit environment throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of bioreactor maintenance experience.
• Understanding of GxP documentation.
• Understanding of cleanroom gowning and procedures.

Work Environment

The role is set within a biotechnology company that is dedicated to eliminating the organ transplant waiting list by bioengineering human livers and kidneys. The company utilizes proprietary perfusion decellularization and recellularization technology to address large unmet clinical needs. The work environment is driven by a shared passion for creating organs for medical use, which motivates staff through the more mundane aspects of the role. Employees work collaboratively in a cleanroom environment and are required to comply with strict safety and operational protocols.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of EDEN PRAIRIE, MN.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in EDEN PRAIRIE,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

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