A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
Location West Hollywood, California, United States Job Category Academic / Research Date posted 07/28/2026 Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2025-2026" rankings. When you join our team, you'll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career. We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. Cedars-Sinai Biomanufacturing Center (CBC) is a 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility located in West Hollywood, California. The CBC is comprised of a cGMP cell manufacturing facility, housing multiple cleanroom cell production suites, and process development rooms for producing the next generation of cell and gene therapies. These new therapies will be used for human IND-enabling clinical trials. With combined expertise and a cGMP-compliant approach to manufacture cells at scale, the CBC will overcome many challenges by building innovative technologies, connecting protocols, up-scaling of processes and achieving Food and Drug Administration standards for all steps involved to bring innovative cell therapy solutions to researchers and translation scientists. With our world-class expertise in stem cell (iPSC) biology, bioprocessing, translational medicine and manufacturing, the CBC is providing a much-needed biomanufacturing center in Southern California. To learn more, please visit: Biomanufacturing Center | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu) The Biomedical Technician participates on wet- and dry- laboratory projects and may execute tasks requiring compliance with all Federal and State accrediting agency requirements and/or GLP. Responsible for assigned wet lab work, lab maintenance, and writing and recording controlled documents. Performs all activities strictly according to SOPs, with accurate documentation, and may assist quality control team with required testing activities. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment to ensure accurate functioning of devices. Assists in addressing complex issues and troubleshooting.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of process development tasks for multiple clients following standard operating procedures that will be different for each project based on the type work. Writes and maintains good documentation in laboratory notebooks, data records/transfers, SOPs, and batch records. Drafts standard operating procedures and maintains computer database. Verifies samples received, logs samples into systems, and may transport to the appropriate environment within the facility for storage following SOPs. Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization. Maintains lab equipment and related records. Prepares and maintains material inventories, and places orders for equipment and supplies. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Ensures all activities align with regulatory guidelines and safety standards, as appropriate. Interacts with core laboratory customers with integrity and respect and communicates effectively with the customers.
Qualifications Education:
Associate Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related science or engineering specialization is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience & Skills:
One (1) year of experience working in a lab or biotech environment. A minimum of one (1) year working with biomedical equipment, including maintenance and/or testing, is required. Must have outstanding interpersonal, communication, organization skills, and the ability to work across company fields and functional units, and computer application experience. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Federal, FDA, State, and standards set by accrediting bodies. Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization. Knowledge of specialized equipment. Ability to use databases. Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited, to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Responds to emergency calls in order to troubleshoot malfunctions of equipment and able to resolve the problem quickly and accurately. About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req
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Working Title Biomedical Technician - Biomanufacturing Center - iPSC Core Department CS Biomanufacturing Facility Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Academic / Research Job Specialty Biomanufacturing Overtime Status
NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $30.46 - $47.21 Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve - because that's what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All. Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
