Biologist

Duration: 12 months + with possible extension

Site: US-MA-Worcester

Shift available:
Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 530pm

This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The cell culture group is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of robust pipeline. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale.

Under the supervision of a scientist, the candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
• Track & and perform required maintenance
• Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
• Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
• Filter sterilizes and aliquot solutions aseptically
• Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
• Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers
• Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
• Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems
• Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
• Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
Associate’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or related field preferred + Experience in a laboratory preferred

What are the top 3-5 skills or requirements should this person have?

• a. Required Skill 1:
  Attention to detail
• b. Required Skill 2:
  Strong work ethic
• c. Required Skill 3:
  Basic understanding of and interest in cell biology
• d. Required Skill 4:
  Works well as part of a team
• e. Required Skill 5:
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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