Formulation Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cell Culture Technician will be a member of the SelectScreen Services team and will assist a team performing high-throughput screening using a variety of biochemical and molecular assay technologies to characterize new chemical entities for drug discovery clients. This person will be specifically working on a characterization service and a technology called quantitative plus, and will work with cell manufacturing, growing cells, working with media, and filtering antibodies.

Work as part of a team to run daily screening projects with good consistency and strong attention to detail. Perform daily tasks such as laboratory setup preparing buffers cleaning lab ware and re-stocking of laboratory supplies. Work with micropipettes and electronic multi-channel micropipettes to transfer reagents as described in detailed work instructions. Work with common laboratory liquid handling automation. Use Microsoft Excel and Power Point to build customer facing reports with accuracy and attention to detail. Perform non-laboratory tasks such as paperwork filing inventory management and moving of equipment. Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency responding to changing priorities when necessary. Maintain good communication with the team and Supervisor to ensure alignment on priorities. Function as part of a High Performance Work Team where issues and concerns are openly discussed accountability is assigned and issues are resolved by team members. Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Participate in all required trainings completing assigned trainings on time. May require sitting at the bench or standing for long periods of time in the laboratory 4-6 hours to conduct and complete projects. May be required to lift bend and push objects up to 40 lbs. Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Working Conditions:

Works in a laboratory environment involving pipetting and automation a warehouse environment and a desk environment involving computer based training and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in core sciences: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and 6+ months industry experience or 1+ year school lab experience OR High School Diploma and 4+ years of cell culture experience in industry Looking for someone who has experience growing cells and keeping cells alive

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·You are eligible for benefits and competitive wages that are paid weekly.

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