microbiological Laboratory Technician - Start Immediately

Location: 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point
3rd Shift Role

Education: • BS in life science (e.g., biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, etc.), or engineering (e.g., biomedical).

• Years of experience: 6 months to max of 2 years exp .

Required Experience/Skills: • Must have excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; as well as strength in data analysis/interpretation, and the ability to exercise scientific judgment for real-time decision-making.

• Strength in technical troubleshooting and problem solving, as well as superior result reporting skills (i.e., presentation of results, impact, and recommendations). • Must be able to work both independently and within multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work with little supervision and manage/differentiate ambiguous situations is important. • Must be willing to be vaccinated and achieve, and/or blood tested for titer against the Varicella (chickenpox) virus. • New graduates will be considered: Experience in college level laboratory techniques in chemistry, biology, biotechnology and related sciences required. Independent study utilizing these techniques is a plus.

Must Have:

• Experience with flow cytometry and/or performing immunoassays is preferred.

• Experience in analytical testing utilizing a variety of biochemical, molecular, and cell biology techniques.

• Experience in laboratory operations including GMP documentation, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.

• Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques.

• Good general industrial process knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing and/or large-scale production.

• Prior lab experience within pharma industry preferred. • Intermediate Excel experience required.

Shift: ** 3rd shift (12 AM to 8 AM) or swing shift 10 PM -6 AM) as needed plus break time. Days: (1) Tue-Sat (Sun-Mon off) or (2) Tue -Sun when there is a process on Sunday (Thur or Fri off in addition to Monday.). Can accommodate 4 days, 10 hour work week schedule if processing allows. The ability to work a flexible, rotating shift schedule, based on manufacturing process support needs.