Biologist I

Biologist I#26-11129 Worcester, MA

All On-site Job Description Title:

Cell Culture Shift available: Sunday to Thursday 9am - 530pm Description Details This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at

• Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The cell culture group is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of
• 's robust pipeline. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale. Under the supervision of a scientist, the candidate's responsibilities will include:

Bioreactor Support Activities:

• Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systems
• Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
• Track & and perform required maintenance
• Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures

Media Preparation Activities:

• Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
• Filter sterilize and aliquot solutions aseptically

General Lab Support Activities:

• Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumables
• Perform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks- including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzers
• Perform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activities
• Data acquisition in paper and electronic systems

Weekend Support Activities:

• Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing cultures
• Communicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issues Experience Details Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: Associate's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or related field preferred + Experience in a laboratory preferred
• What are the top 3-5 skills or requirements should this person have?
• a. Required Skill 1: Attention to detail
• b. Required Skill 2: Strong work ethic
• c. Required Skill 3: Basic understanding of and interest in cell biology
• d. Required Skill 4: Works well as part of a team
• e.

Required Skill 5: Working knowledge of

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