Virus Lab Technician

Description:

This team lead will ideally come into this role with 1+ year of

experience in the industry. Since this is a lead position, they will oversee

smaller tasks around the lab and have the techs reporting to them before going

to the manager. They must come in with some virus production experience. The

sell to someone is that they are currently a tech and want to get into some

more leadership positions.

• Performs laboratory procedures in an aseptic environment

according to and in compliance with all Sop’s and Outlines of Production.

• Prepares media used for growth of cells and/or virus using

calibrated vessels, pipettes, graduated cylinders and scales.

• Performs cell passages in roller bottles as per SOP so

adequate cells are available for production of virus cultures.

• Perform daily cell counts and calculations.

• Perform new cell stock freeze down.

• Pull cells from frozen inventory to start up production run.

• Virus freezer and cooler inventory.

• Perform environmental air testing monthly.

• Perform chemical inventory.

• Performs all aspects of virus antigen production including

inoculation, harvest and inactivation of virus cultures.

• Accurately completes all batch records and other required

documentation.

• Checks for expired reagents and disposes of expired reagents.

• Order new equipment and department components.

• Performs laboratory maintenance, disposes waste as

appropriate, keeps area neat and clean. Maintains sufficient laboratory

supplies on hand. Documents cleaning performed as per SOP.

• Performs routine equipment monitoring and cleaning and

documentation as stated by SOP.

• Understand and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

• Assist in preparation of SOP’s and training of new personnel.

• Perform daily JDE entries.

• Manages individual schedule and assigned lab work

• Performs environmental monitoring of area as required.

• Data entry in an accurate and timely manner as required.

• Laboratory may require long periods of standing while wearing

aseptic apparel which may include TyVek suit and respirator.

• Recommend equipment and process improvements in order to

increase efficiency or improve safety practices.

• Familiarity with basic lab equipment such as microscopes, pH

machines, pippettors, and scales preferred.

Skills:

inoculation, virology, laboratory, quality control, biology,

gmp, microbiology, virus, mammalian cell culture, mammalian cells, aseptic

technique, cell culture, cell culturing, virus production, sop, fda, usda, cell

passages, viral innoculations, viral harvests, viral inactivation

Top Skills Details:

inoculation, virology, laboratory

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience: Preferred: bachelor’s degree in a

scientific discipline. One or more year(s) experience working in a scientific

field. Minimum: Associate degree in a scientific discipline with one or more

years’ experience working in a scientific field.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to listen and interpret instructions

provided in written, oral or schedule form. Ability to define and solve

practical problems.

Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret in the English

language. Proficient writing and organization skills required to document

procedures and track documentation. Knowledge of basic math required.

Familiarity with scientific notation and metric system preferred. Ability to

use Microsoft Excel.

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand and bend for long

periods. Lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. and maneuver carts weighing up to

110 lbs. occasionally. Will be required to lift a negligible amount of weight

frequently or constantly. Must be able to stoop, reach, stand, walk, grasp and

perform repetitive motions during shift. Requires good eyesight for

measurements and hand eye coordination for manipulation of roller bottles.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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