Production Associate I - Cell Culture (Sunday-Thursday)

Role Summary

Production Associate I - Cell Culture (Sunday-Thursday) performs manufacturing of HEP & HDF cells in a level 10,000 clean room under supervision, including spinner preparation, seeding, maintaining, and harvesting cells, and assists in cell banking as required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture cells according to established MBRs and OPs
• Adhere to all OPs, protocols, regulatory requirements, GMP, and safety guidelines
• Ensure cell culture paperwork is complete and compliant with all protocols
• Operate clean room equipment properly
• Maintain records and follow QC, GMP, and safety guidelines
• Assist in developing, collecting, trending, and analyzing cell culture technical data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor‚Äôs in Biology or related science strongly preferred. Certificate or A.S. in Biotechnology with 3‚Äì5 years of relevant experience considered
• Direct experience with cell banking, cell culture, and/or fermentation preferred
• Experience with aseptic technique, cGMP, and clean room protocols desired
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Aseptic technique, basic lab techniques (pipettes, balances, etc.)
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods; ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and assess work accuracy and thoroughness

Skills

• Laboratory techniques and equipment operation
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Team collaboration and communication

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Biology or related science preferred
• Certificate or A.S. in Biotechnology with relevant experience may be considered

Additional Requirements

• Medium work with potential to move objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods