Biologist I - Cell Culture Group

Biologist I – Cell Culture Group
Hourly Rate: $29 – 32/hr wth medical benefits available at a cost
Contract Length: 6 month initial contract with possibility of extension
Location: 100% onsite in Waltham, MA
Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 1st shift 

Orion Project Services and our largest US client have teamed up on another exciting contract opportunity! This one will be working out of Waltham, MA and our client is seeking junior level Biologists with experience and interest in cell biology.

Don’t pass on the amazing chance to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!

Description Details
This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department within the 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 our 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
• Perform other lab support activities as requested

Qualifications:

• Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Engineering or related field + 3 years Experience in an industrial laboratory

What are the top 3-5 skills or requirements should this person have?

• Required Skill 1: Attention to detail
• Required Skill 2: Strong work ethic
• Required Skill 3: Cell culture (preferred) or otherwise understanding of and interest in cell biology
• Required Skill 4: Works well as part of a team
• Required Skill 5: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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