Lab Technician

• Candidate will be building (headplate, tubing) and breaking down 2,3, and 10L glass bioreactors (Broadley James and Sartorius)
• Wash room experience preferred (glasswasher, autoclave, washing of media kitchen goods, working with soak tank [weak caustic solution])
• PPE provided and required for extended periods of time Consumable management (inventory and supplying point of use) and inventory tracking Excel skills (word, excel)

Top Must have skills

• Minimum of AA Degree
• 1 year of academic lab experience OR 6 months of professional lab experience
• Entry-level experience (candidate outside of the above parameters, may be considered overqualified)
• Strong Attendance and dependability
• Comfortable working in a group setting - works well with others in a team environment
• Strong Organization skills
• Self Starter and takes initiative

Top Nice to have skills:

• Previous experience with laboratory equipment operation is a plus (BGA (blood gas analyzer), OSMO (osmometer), CEDEX, FLEX, and Vicell) – However NOT required, the manager will offer training.

Join a team dedicated to supporting cell culture process development and other activities within Upstream BioProcess Development, Biopharmaceutics Development (R&D).Framingham, Ma. This individual is familiar with sterile technique, cell culture lab equipment, and has good laboratory and documentation practices. This individual must be willing to learn new laboratory techniques, on the job training will be provided.
 

Major responsibilities include:

• Routine sampling and data entry of cell culture experiments
• Routine lab activities: include stocking, organizing, and inventory of consumables/supplies
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment operation (bga, osmo, cedex, flex, and vicell)
• Assist with preparation of small batch quantities (?10l) media and buffer solutions as needed
• Clean and assist in general housekeeping of laboratories, common equipment, and other parts of the building as needed.
• Work and communicate within a team if clarification is needed to proceed with a job task
• Assist in the drafting and review of document procedural records (i.e. Sop) for completeness and accuracy
• Operate complex systems and equipment in strict accordance with SOP's and safety guidelines.
• May involve work with hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• This individual is expected to be able to perform standard algebraic calculations for lab work such as serial dilutions and concentration calculations for solutions.
• Having a basic understanding of dimensional analysis is a plus.
• Should be able handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to carry out tasks according to verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and effective communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment.
• Requires physical demands of lifting up to 30-35 pounds. (occasionally)
• Minimum of AA Degree Required.