Formulation Technician

The Cell Culture Technician will be a member of the SelectScreen Services team and will assist a team performing high-throughput screening using a variety of biochemical and molecular assay technologies to characterize new chemical entities for drug discovery clients. This person will be specifically working on a characterization service and a technology called quantitative plus, and will work with cell manufacturing, growing cells, working with media, and filtering antibodies.

• Work as part of a team to run daily screening projects with good consistency and strong attention to detail.
• Perform daily tasks such as laboratory setup preparing buffers cleaning lab ware and re-stocking of laboratory supplies.
• Work with micropipettes and electronic multi-channel micropipettes to transfer reagents as described in detailed work instructions.
• Work with common laboratory liquid handling automation.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Power Point to build customer facing reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform non-laboratory tasks such as paperwork filing inventory management and moving of equipment.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency responding to changing priorities when necessary.
• Maintain good communication with the team and Supervisor to ensure alignment on priorities.
• Function as part of a High Performance Work Team where issues and concerns are openly discussed accountability is assigned and issues are resolved by team members.
• Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Participate in all required trainings completing assigned trainings on time.
• May require sitting at the bench or standing for long periods of time in the laboratory 4-6 hours to conduct and complete projects.
• May be required to lift bend and push objects up to 40 lbs.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Working Conditions:

Works in a laboratory environment involving pipetting and automation a warehouse environment and a desk environment involving computer based training and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in core sciences: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and 6+ months industry experience or 1+ year school lab experience
• OR High School Diploma and 4+ years of cell culture experience in industry
• Looking for someone who has experience growing cells and keeping cells alive

WHY ACTALENT:

·      Work with a dedicated career partner specialized in your skill set.

·      We advocate on your behalf so you get what you want and need out of your job.

·      Get performance feedback, career advice, and access to ongoing professional development tools.

·      Build your career and learn new skills through projects as diverse as your curiosity.

·      You are eligible for benefits and competitive wages that are paid weekly.

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

ABOUT ACTALENT:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to me at sawilkins@actalentservices.com. We have many other roles similar to this and additional scientific positions in the Madison area as well as across the US.

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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.