Staffing - Biology Technician I

Job Description

*Non-Exempt*

Onsite Role - Local candidates only

Hours - M-F 8:00am-5:00pm with rare weekend work

Required Skills:
Aeseptic operations
Cell culture
MS Office
1-2 years lab experience

Education: AAS Degree required. Will take candidate with HS Diploma if they meet skill requirements

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Perform routine biological lab work, such as, reagent/media preparation, liquid handling, cell culture maintenance, bioreactor assembling and disassembling, autoclaving, lab cleaning, biological waste handling, etc.
Collect, record, and report experimental data as needed under supervision of project leaders.
Operate and maintain lab equipment, including but not limited to, biological cabinet, cell counter, cell culture incubator, microscope, water bath, etc.
Stock lab work areas and storage areas with supply.
Maintain, organize, and update lab inventory; optimize lab inventory system as needed.
Track lab orders; pick up and organize delivered items.
Follow all lab safety practice.
Education and experience:
Associate degree or above with course work and lab experience in biological science or related major
At least 1-2 years of experience working in a biological lab (cell culture lab preferred)
Required Skills (These are skills that candidates MUST possess)
Experience of biological lab operation and management
Experience of preparing reagent/cell culture media
Knowledge and experience of aseptic operation
Experience of working with liquid handling tools
Knowledge and experience of working with mammalian cell culture
Experience of operating and maintaining regular lab equipment
Skilled with Microsoft office tool such as word and excel
Physical strength to occasionally lift or move up to 20lb weight
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple projects
Soft Skill
Strong communication skill
Strong team working attitude
Attention to details
Ability to quickly understand and learn new areas