Biology Lab Technician

Element Staffing is recruiting for multiple Manufacturing Technicians for a growing biotechnology company in Houston, TX. Depending on previous experience and qualifications, this individual will be expected to either lead or support the manufacturing process and process characterization of scale-up/scale-down cell manufacturing processes, including optimizing process parameters, cell concentrations and therapeutic product fill and finish technologies to advance our therapeutic programs. The successful candidate must be a team player with strong expertise in GMP manufacturing and must have the ability to communicate and collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform aseptic cell growth and manipulation procedures, such as cell isolation or enrichment, culture, cryopreservation and cell product thaw/wash.
• Perform error-free calculations to determine cell viability, dilutions, and cell concentrations.
• Demonstrate ability to identify issues, offer alternatives, and implement newly recognized courses of action.
• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with company quality systems, safety systems and technical excellence.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all work.
• Provide regular updates, data, and applicable documen tation to the project team.
• Perform procedures and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with FDA's Good Laboratory Practices as well as familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Prepare and participate in technology transfers to CMOs and contract testing laboratories.
• Works under minimal supervision. Needs to attend to details and be able to work independently after the initial training.
• Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and environment, orders laboratory supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in the preparation of CMC sections for regulatory submissions (IND, Annual Reports, and BLA), invention disclosures, progress reports, and publications.

Benefits:

• Direct hire opportunity
• Immediate start
• Excellent benefit package

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 2-5+ years of experience
• BS/MS/PhD Biology or related science
• Skills in cell growth/culture, cell isolation and bioanalytical assays
• Experience with T-cell culture highly desired
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing is highly desired