Cell Culture Technician

Job Title:

Mammalian Cell Culture Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing mammalian cell culture activities in a regulated manufacturing environment, supporting multiple production runs and ensuring high-quality reagent output. You will work in a cleanroom setting using aseptic techniques, follow established standard operating procedures, and perform in-process testing to maintain consistent product quality. The position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit cell culture team that works closely with a larger purification group in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct mammalian cell culture activities using aseptic technique, including routine maintenance such as passaging, seeding, harvesting, and concentrating.

+ Monitor multiple manufacturing production runs and ensure all cell culture processes follow established timelines and quality standards.

+ Work in a cleanroom environment, including proper gowning procedures prior to entering laboratory spaces.

+ Follow clearly defined standard operating procedures and scientific methods, adhering to all applicable quality guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

+ Apply basic analytical skills and scientific methods to perform straightforward laboratory and operational activities.

+ Perform in-process sampling and testing during production using analytical laboratory instruments.

+ Conduct out-of-specification (OOS) testing as needed and support troubleshooting activities related to cell culture processes.

+ Document all test results accurately and completely in accordance with GMP requirements, maintaining organized instrument calibration and maintenance logbooks.

+ Perform moderate to complex test methods by carefully following written procedures and ensuring data integrity.

+ Prepare reagents, formulations, and pH-adjusted solutions required for cell culture and related processes.

+ Plan and execute daily workflows so that the first half of the day focuses on cell culture runs and the second half includes inoculations, harvests, and preparation for the following day.

+ Collaborate closely with the cell culture and purification teams, contributing to a positive, cooperative, and long-term team environment.

+ Maintain strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and operational policies in a manufacturing laboratory setting.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.

+ At least 12 months of hands-on mammalian cell culture passaging experience, including performing and troubleshooting cell culture processes.

+ Demonstrated experience with aseptic technique, which may be gained through academic or industry settings.

+ Experience working with an autoclave in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

+ Practical wet lab experience in a laboratory or manufacturing lab setting.

+ Ability to perform moderate to complex test methods by following written procedures accurately.

+ High attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills, verified through references or prior performance.

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Experience with reagent preparation, formulation, and pH adjustment.

+ Comfort using analytical laboratory instruments for in-process sampling and testing.

+ Ability to follow standard operating procedures and adhere to GMP and quality guidelines.

Work Environment

This role is part of the Cell Culture team within reagent operations and is based in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. You will work primarily on first shift, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work as needed. During training, the schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment requires strict adherence to gowning procedures before entering the lab, and no food or drink, including water, is allowed in the lab space.

As a manufacturing setting, there are strict timelines and production schedules that must be met. The campus is located near a lake with walking trails between buildings and offers convenient access to nearby shops and restaurants, with an approximate 25-minute drive to downtown Minneapolis. The cell culture team is small, closely knit, and works closely with a larger purification group, fostering a fun, collaborative atmosphere where colleagues support each other and enjoy a light-hearted culture.

Several employee appreciation events are held throughout the year, contributing to a positive and engaging workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax…