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Laboratory Operations Technician II

Woburn, MA 01801

Posted: 08/08/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 566932 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Position Summary:
The Laboratory Operations Technician’s primary focus is support of the Pharmaceutical Development team in routine maintenance, setup, and sampling of cultured cells for growth in bioreactor systems. The Technician will prepare media and buffers, clean and assemble bioreactors, thaw and maintain cell cultures, and perform sampling throughout the process.   In addition, the Technician will perform routine lab services including maintenance of equipment, collection of hazardous materials and waste, glass and other lab equipment washing and sterilization. The Technician must be able to perform work independently and as part of a team member to ensure all responsibilities are completed in a timely manner and per standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
 
·Prepare media and buffers
·Generate and maintain labeling and documentation of reagent and media lots
·Perform filtration, aseptic technique, and aliquoting of media and solutions
·Perform quality control of media and buffers
·Assess glassware and auxiliary equipment for cleanliness and integrity
·Assist with planning and scheduling of experiments as requested
·Conduct bioreactor setup including calibrating probes, connecting/welding tubing, and connecting agitators
·Document information for each batch run including operating conditions, agitation, airflow, VVM, temperature, and pH
·Operate routine laboratory equipment including balances, pH meters, osmometers, spectrophotometer, mixers, stainless steel tanks, pressure systems, and gas analyzers
·Perform bioreactor cleaning including disassembly, hand washing, and proper cleaning and storage of probes
·Monitor and maintain cell culture samples per established protocols and standards
·Thaw and passage cell cultures
·Perform cell culture sampling and maintain records and logbooks
·Glass washing and autoclaving
·Routine equipment maintenance of bioreactors, incubators, freezers, etc.
·Order laboratory supplies and materials
·Collect hazardous waste for disposal

Requirements:
·Bachelor of Science degree and 3+ years previous experience in a scientific laboratories in a university or industrial research environment
·Well versed in cell culture and aseptic techniques
·Ability to execute duties with a high attention to detail and to adjust workload based on priorities
·Must have exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
·Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
·Ability to work independently and be proactive with a can-do attitude
·Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
·Must be comfortable with biological specimen handling
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The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.