Laboratory Associate Cell Processing

Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high‑quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service™ business model.

Position Summary:

The Lab Associate is responsible for processing and isolating human and primary cells, and conducting quality control analysis. The Cell Processing team takes whole blood and tissue and breaks it down into different components (i.e., white blood cells, red blood cells, etc.) using reagents and standard lab processes like centrifuging.

• Receive specimen and follow standard procedures for processing
• Use lab processing equipment and techniques such as centrifuges and pipetting
• Document procedures as needed
• Verify quality of cells after processing

• High‑school Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or higher‑level degree preferred
• Must be able to tolerate the sight of body fluids including blood/blood products
• Laboratory experience in the life science or healthcare industry preferred (including wet labs during degree program)
• Must be able to read, interpret, and communicate basic technical documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Able to learn and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs

• Process primary human blood using centrifugation
• Isolate human primary cells using immunomagnetic isolation technology
• Generate electronic & written records based upon testing and analysis of cell and/or tissue samples
• Maintain and organize laboratory work area, consumables, and equipment
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and other laboratory consumables
• Test cell culture media and reagents
• Wash and maintain lab‑ware
• Report out‑of‑specification products to managers
• Handle and dispose of biological waste
• Comply with laboratory policies and procedures
• Maintain finished goods inventory
• Perform QA/QC on finished goods
• Maintain equipment
• Train new lab staff
• Validate new SOPs/equipment

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Competitive salary and benefits package options including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability that start on your first day of employment. Medical, dental, and vision options for you and your family members
• 401(k) match program that starts on your first day of employment
• Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity
• Team‑building activities and social events
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

• This is an on‑site position at our Huntsville, AL campus
• Work hours are Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm
• Additionally, will work one Saturday per month for 5 hours (rotating with other colleagues)

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