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Shift: Tuesday – Saturday 1st shift.

• 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

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or related field + Experience in a laboratory

Top 3-5 skills or requirements

• 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

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.