Biological Materials Production Technician

Join our team at the Techlab site, part of the SSI Diagnostica Group, as a Biological Materials Technician I and help shape the future of healthcare technology. We are seeking a candidate that is motivated, detail oriented, and willing to learn. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovations in a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

We are a global company specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of IVD medical device kits. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery through technology and a commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes solutions for infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and blood-borne illnesses. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

The job of Biological Materials Production Technician 1 is to produce raw materials used in Tech Lab kits. Biological Materials Production Technician 1 adheres to standard operating procedures, master batch records, and other regulatory documents. Biological Materials Production Technician 1 will report to either the Biological Materials Production Manager, Biological Materials Production Team Leader – Conjugation and Inventory Control, Biological Materials Production Team Leader – Microbial Culturing and Protein Purification, or the Technology Transfer Team Leader.

• Perform basic microbiology procedures, cell culture, and gram staining
• Growth and maintenance of parasite organism culture
• Screen biological materials for reactivity
• Purify antibodies using various chromatography techniques
• Conduct regular calibrations and validations on equipment
• Receive and maintain the chemical inventory
• Make buffers, culture media and other reagents
• Clean and sterilise laboratory glassware
• Perform rehydration and dispensing of raw materials
• Conduct investigations for non-conformances and defects
• Perform peer review on completed batch records and other documents
• Work on tasks set by Biological Materials Production Team Leader and Biological Materials Production Manager

• GE AKTA Protein Purification Systems
• General Laboratory Equipment
• Gravity Oven
• Autoclave
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Hand held calculators

• B.A. or B.S. in life sciences, or equivalent experience. Or associate's degree with chromatography and/or protein purification experience or coursework.
• Experience and/or interest in biochemistry is welcomed, but not required.

Tech Lab maintains a climate controlled environment for the job of Biological Materials Production Technician 1. The Biological Materials Production Technician 1 can expect to work with human pathogens. An employee in this position must be able to lift upwards of 50 lbs. A typical week is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5:00. Overtime is occasionally necessary with or without advance notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, status as a veteran or any other class protected by law.

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