Biotechnician I - Clarification/Tissue Culture

Job Summary

The Biotechnician - Clarification/Tissue Culture at BioLegend will be responsible for clarification and concentration of cell culture harvests; In addition to, other production support related functions such as harvesting TC supernatants, preparing media, processing serum, and processing samples for the TC group. Additional duties will include washing dirty containers that are used throughout the process, lab cleanliness, monitoring supply stocks and completing batch records.
 

The candidate will be a key member of our Manufacturing team and work closely with tissue culture and purification. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for performing large and small scale cell culture clarification and concentration, as well as various other support tasks for the tissue culture group.

The desired candidate must be a team-player who is organized and has strong verbal and written communication skills and is able to work in a very fast paced environment. Great attention to detail is also a skill that will allow the candidate to be successful. The candidate must also be able to multitask, work independently and meet deadlines.
 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support clarification processes, including sample preparation, operation of relevant equipment, and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic operation of bioreactors (rocker/platform style)
• Inventory and order lab supplies and materials
• Ability to use various types of peristaltic pumps
• Perform analytical assays such as operating a nephelometer, and others as needed
• Follow SOP’s, batch records and other compliance related documentation
• Prepare buffers and media, label materials clearly, and maintain accurate batch and production records.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to report issues, update work logs, and support continuous improvement.
• Other projects or responsibilities may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2 years or more of biotech-related manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in a life science
• 2 years relevant industry experience
• Experience with TFF, filtration, buffer and media preparation, hybridoma production, bioreactors
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, QSR or GMP is preferred
• Familiarity with inventory control and/or ERP systems is a plus
• Computer proficiency with the ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.