Laboratory Assistant II - Bioreactor Scale-Up and Development (1 of 2)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to work with the operations team in the Bioreactor Scale Up and Development (BS&D) group, which is part of the Product Analytical and Process Development (PAPD) department. The role supports routine laboratory tasks essential to the BS&D core mission and collaborates with team members to execute tasks under general instruction.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lab operations to cultivate mammalian cells producing biologics in bench and pilot-scale bioreactors, including sterilizing, sanitizing, and operating bioreactors
• Preparing media, buffers and feeds
• Performing preventative maintenance activities and maintaining laboratory equipment
• With guidance, troubleshoot bioreactor and equipment issues
• Be flexible to support critical laboratory operations, including occasional weekend and off-hours work, to ensure the timely completion of process development studies and project deliverables
• Ensure that lab, storage, and hallway spaces are clean and organized to maintain safe working environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt new laboratory practices (SOPs, protocols, procedures etc.) with supervision
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• With guidance, identify key process improvement opportunities and work to implement strategies to increase the speed and efficiency
• Be adaptable to learning and supporting additional activities that may arise to continuously support BS&D and PMPD through future growth and expansion

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma and 1–2 years of experience, or a combination of training and experience
• Preferred: 2-year college degree
• Experience in cell culture or media/buffer prep is a plus

Skills

• Good organization, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work well within a team and independently
• Service-oriented mindset and desire to provide quality customer service
• Interest in science and strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to lift and carry laboratory equipment and supplies as needed

Education

• High School Diploma required
• 2-year college degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry laboratory equipment and supplies as needed