Lab Support Technician, Cell Culture Operations (Early Bioprocess Development)
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Job Location:
Pearl River, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Details:
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Pearl River NY is currently looking for an Lab Technician to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Lab Technician (Cell culture Bioreactors)
Duration: 12 months contract extendable up to 48 months
Location: Pearl River NY
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Pearl River NY is currently looking for an Lab Technician to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Lab Technician (Cell culture Bioreactors)
Duration: 12 months contract extendable up to 48 months
Location: Pearl River NY
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Lab Support Technician Cell Culture Operations (Early Bioprocess Development)
Summary:
The prime purpose of this position is to provide technical and facility support to the Cell Culture group in the Early Bioprocess Development Department in Vaccines Research and Development.
This entails preparing solutions and cell culture supplies as well as preparing bioreactors for use.
The prime purpose of this position is to provide technical and facility support to the Cell Culture group in the Early Bioprocess Development Department in Vaccines Research and Development.
This entails preparing solutions and cell culture supplies as well as preparing bioreactors for use.
Additionally the incumbent will assist in the coordination of all maintenance activities for Early Bioprocess Development and coordinate activities with scientists and other techs.
Responsibilities:
Maintain inventory and order bulk chemicals cell culture supplies and other common supplies not stocked in Thermo-Fisher stockroom
Supervise maintenance of the Thermo-Fisher stockroom to ensure supplies are available and follow up when stocks are depleted
Maintain the inventory system for cell culture supplies and equipment
Assist scientists in formulation of custom reagents and media
Maintain cell culture media and reagent supply
Assist with plasmid preparation to support scientific activities
Prepare and autoclave requested tubing connection devices and transfer bottles to support experimental work
Collect and secure biohazard waste from the labs and pilot areas; stock local lab supply areas with frequently used disposables
Calibrate maintain and operate scientific instruments coordinate maintenance of equipment and facilities with service providers and vendors
Assist with cell culture harvest and product recovery procedures as needed
Perform other assigned scientific support activities as needed
Maintain inventory and order bulk chemicals cell culture supplies and other common supplies not stocked in Thermo-Fisher stockroom
Supervise maintenance of the Thermo-Fisher stockroom to ensure supplies are available and follow up when stocks are depleted
Maintain the inventory system for cell culture supplies and equipment
Assist scientists in formulation of custom reagents and media
Maintain cell culture media and reagent supply
Assist with plasmid preparation to support scientific activities
Prepare and autoclave requested tubing connection devices and transfer bottles to support experimental work
Collect and secure biohazard waste from the labs and pilot areas; stock local lab supply areas with frequently used disposables
Calibrate maintain and operate scientific instruments coordinate maintenance of equipment and facilities with service providers and vendors
Assist with cell culture harvest and product recovery procedures as needed
Perform other assigned scientific support activities as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in scientific field preferred
0-2yrs of technical experience or high school diploma with 2-5 years of appropriate technical experience
Proficiency with personal computers including familiarity with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook functions
Good communication and reading skills works well from written and verbal instruction
Course work in chemistry is highly desirable to aid understanding of chemical formulae in formulation instructions
Course work in biology or biotechnology is highly desirable for supporting work with bioreactors
Some heavy lifting (approximately 50 lb or less) of supplies and equipment is required
Willing to work a flexible time schedule
Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in scientific field preferred
0-2yrs of technical experience or high school diploma with 2-5 years of appropriate technical experience
Proficiency with personal computers including familiarity with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook functions
Good communication and reading skills works well from written and verbal instruction
Course work in chemistry is highly desirable to aid understanding of chemical formulae in formulation instructions
Course work in biology or biotechnology is highly desirable for supporting work with bioreactors
Some heavy lifting (approximately 50 lb or less) of supplies and equipment is required
Willing to work a flexible time schedule
Location/Shift:
This is a onsite role in Pearl River NY
Monday - Friday; (40 hours per week)
Willingness for weekend work or overtime as it may occasionally be required
This is a onsite role in Pearl River NY
Monday - Friday; (40 hours per week)
Willingness for weekend work or overtime as it may occasionally be required
Key Skills
- Foreign Office
- Analysis
- Banking Operations
- Corporate Finance
- Manual Testing
