Cell Culture Technician

Cell Culture Technician Description

• Conduct mammalian cell culture activities using aseptic technique.
• Work in cleanroom environment - gowning prior to entering lab space
• Monitor multiple manufacturing production runs and complete routine cell culture maintenance tasks (passaging, seeding, harvesting, concentrating, etc.)
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities.
• Performs in-process sampling and testing during production using analytical laboratory instruments
• Performs out of specification (OOS) testing as necessary.
• Documents test results with strict adherence per GMP and GDP.
• Maintains and organizes instrument calibration and maintenance logbook.
• Must be able to perform moderate to complex test methods by following written procedure.

A typical day would involve performing cell culture runs the first half of the day and the second half of the day would involve inoculations, harvests and prepping for the following day Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science related field 12+ months of mammalian cell culture passaging experience in an industry lab (performing and troubleshooting) Previous aseptic technique experience Proven ability to have high attention to detail and think critically Experience working with an autoclave Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.73 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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 Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.