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Biologist I

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 10/01/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 615041 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 20-30/hr
*Depending on experience

This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department. 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 the company's 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:

• 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

Experience Details
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related field + Experience in a laboratory
• What are the top 3-5 skills or requirements should this person have?
• a. Required Skill 1: Attention to detail
• b. Required Skill 2: Strong work ethic
• c. Required Skill 3: Basic understanding of and interest in cell biology
• d. Required Skill 4: Works well as part of a team
• e. Required Skill 5: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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