Biologist I

Position Title: Biologist I
Work Location: Waltham, MA 02451
Assignment Duration: 06 Months (Possible Extension)
Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday 1st shift
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: This position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at our organization Bioresearch Center. 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 organization's robust pipeline.

Background & Context: The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture development at bench scale. Under the supervision of a scientist.

Key Responsibilities:
* Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.
* Bioreactor Support Activities:
* Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systems
* Setup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontamination
* Track & perform required maintenance
* Perform routine sampling of ongoing cultures
* Media Preparation Activities:
* Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture media
* Filter sterilizes 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 & Experience:
* 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