Job Details

*Entry level*
**100% Onsite**
Must be open to working on weekends

Under general supervision, a Lab Support Associate prepares cell culture and fermentation media, purification buffers and analytical reagents.

Responsible for the preparation, sterilization and dispensing of cell culture and fermentation media, purification buffers and analytical reagents, documentation and other duties involved in the operation of process development laboratories.

Compiles batch records of prepared media, buffers and reagents in electronic laboratory notebooks, maintains laboratory equipment, laboratory notebooks and monitors supplies.

General knowledge of laboratory procedures especially aseptic technique is required.

Set up /take down bioreactors, perform scale up operations in cell culture, measure metabolites/cell count, record data in electronic batch record, analyze trends

A degree in life sciences with coursework focused on fermentation, purification, cell culture or microbiology is preferred.

Bachelors Science or engineering degree, Required

Required:
Science/Engineering background (Chem E/Biology/Chemistry Preferred)
Strong Communication Skills evident

Relevant experience in cell culture or media preparation a plus