Laboratory Technician

Job Title

Core Technician I

Houston, TX

$23.00 – $25.00/hr on W2

06+ months contract (Extendable)

The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products. The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and set‑up of clean room environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred;
  Basic Lab experience with a Bachelor's degree or Intermediate Lab experience in a cGMP clinical production environment;
  High School Diploma acceptable.
• 1‑3 years of laboratory experience.

• Participate in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies.
• Perform cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required.
• Coordinate EM equipment needs with QC EM team for manufacturing processes.
• Draft, complete, and revise manufacturing documents including batch records and EM forms.
• Prepare buffers and components, including operation of steam autoclave.
• Operate manual, semi‑automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production.
• Operate environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ
  50, active counters.

• Proficient aseptic technique; experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred.
• Ability to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification.
• Computer software skills, including Microsoft Office, and strong organizational, record‑keeping, and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; team‑oriented; independent work ethic.