Job Title: Cell Culture Technician

Scope of Responsibility: To perform cell culture and cell banking activities such as Hybridoma development and growing of monoclonal cells in culture and to document activities accurately at Lampire with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers with complete, accurate documentation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Requirements:NOTE: Qualifications based upon education, resume and/or work experience.

Good oral and written communication skills (English) and mathematics skills are required.
Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
Good organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Understanding and working knowledge of sterile technique
Experience with cGMP quality systems and manufacturing operations
Ability to give directions and communicate effectively
Knowledge of the metric system
Work independently and efficiently
Document work clearly and perform tests accurately
Communicate effectively with team members
Ability to analyze and review data
Experience with maintaining multiple cell lines and trouble shooting ability
Experience with clean room maintenance

Essential Functions Include (but are not limited to):

Routine Buffer preparation for all processes being performed in the department.
Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Records (BR) as needed.
Perform the functions and related tasks in regards MAb and cell culture activities.
Operate Basic Laboratory and Analytical equipment.
Inspection of cell banking storage units
Compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in relation to Monoclonal Department.
Cleaning of laboratory areas on a regular basis.
Maintain inventory of disposable and perishable items.
Perform work in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Assist in preparation of investigation reports as part of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
Culture cells across a variety of other cell lines
Culture mammalian cell and banking cells
ELISA testing, LN2 maintenance and in-process raw material processing
Sterile media preparation
Mycoplasma testing
Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Minimum of a High School Diploma with 3-5 years' experience; or,
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, for extended periods of time.
The employee will need to be able to lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Conditions inside the lab and generally quiet, periodically there may be mid-level noise from various equipment.

JOB BENEFITS: Lampire Biological Laboratories offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, life, disability insurances, 401k with matching contribution and profit sharing.

Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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