Staffing - Biology Technician I

Job Description

Job Title: Biology Technician

Location: Bedford MA, 01730

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Mon - Fri)(With rare weekend work)

Description:

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

Required Skills:

• Aseptic 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