Biologist II (Cell Passaging and Cell Banking) - US Tech Solutions
Irvine, CA
About the Job
Duration: 6 months contract
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Biologist II/III position based in Irvine, CA. The candidate's primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the production, testing, inventory, and supply of Master, Working, and development cell banks for clinical, and commercial production as well as analytical and bioassay testing. The candidate should be experienced in standard cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques and is expected to clearly communicate the scientific rationale, methodology and results in written and oral formats.
Responsibilities:
• Execute production, testing, and release of Master, Working, development, and analytical cell banks and ensure the timely supply of customers
• Perform cell culture and cryopreservation of cells using aseptic techniques under GDP and GMP compliant conditions
• Performing routine quality checks on cell cultures, including sterility testing, mycoplasma detection, genetic stability analysis, and functional bioassay.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to cell culture, such as contamination, cell detachment, or abnormal growth patterns.
• Interface with internal and external customers to ship cell banks and supply critical information as per their requirements.
• Accurately document, critically analyze/interpret data and communicate the results promptly through various electronic means
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials
• Author, review, and approve technical documents, SOPs, and batch records.
• Availability to work occasional weekends as needed
• Must be comfortable with physical activities of constant standing, walking, and sitting with arm stretching into biosafety cabinets for cell culture work
Experience:
• Biologics II: BS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 1 or more years of experience.
• Biologics III: BS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years
Experience
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and aseptic techniques, including media preparation, cell culture optimization, cell passaging, and cell banking
• Able to maintain the instrumentation, inventory and cleanliness of a developmental lab to create a safe, effective and efficient scientific working environment.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of GDP and GMP experience
• Proficient with but limited to the following key technical skills: mammalian cell culture, familiarity with cell culture instrumentation (cell counters, microscopes, centrifuges, cryopreservation systems), cell-based bioassays, qPCR, sterility testing, and mycoplasma detection.
Skills:
• Proficient and hands-on experience in cell culture, aseptic techniques, including cell passaging, and cell banking under GDP and GMP compliant conditions
• Experience in performing routine quality checks on cell cultures, including, qPCR, cell-based bioassays, sterility, and mycoplasma detection
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
Education:
• Biologist II: BS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 1 or more years of experience.
• Biologist III: BS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Deepak
Email:
Internal Id: 25-29380
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Biologist II/III position based in Irvine, CA. The candidate's primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the production, testing, inventory, and supply of Master, Working, and development cell banks for clinical, and commercial production as well as analytical and bioassay testing. The candidate should be experienced in standard cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques and is expected to clearly communicate the scientific rationale, methodology and results in written and oral formats.
Responsibilities:
• Execute production, testing, and release of Master, Working, development, and analytical cell banks and ensure the timely supply of customers
• Perform cell culture and cryopreservation of cells using aseptic techniques under GDP and GMP compliant conditions
• Performing routine quality checks on cell cultures, including sterility testing, mycoplasma detection, genetic stability analysis, and functional bioassay.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to cell culture, such as contamination, cell detachment, or abnormal growth patterns.
• Interface with internal and external customers to ship cell banks and supply critical information as per their requirements.
• Accurately document, critically analyze/interpret data and communicate the results promptly through various electronic means
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials
• Author, review, and approve technical documents, SOPs, and batch records.
• Availability to work occasional weekends as needed
• Must be comfortable with physical activities of constant standing, walking, and sitting with arm stretching into biosafety cabinets for cell culture work
Experience:
• Biologics II: BS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 1 or more years of experience.
• Biologics III: BS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years
Experience
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and aseptic techniques, including media preparation, cell culture optimization, cell passaging, and cell banking
• Able to maintain the instrumentation, inventory and cleanliness of a developmental lab to create a safe, effective and efficient scientific working environment.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of GDP and GMP experience
• Proficient with but limited to the following key technical skills: mammalian cell culture, familiarity with cell culture instrumentation (cell counters, microscopes, centrifuges, cryopreservation systems), cell-based bioassays, qPCR, sterility testing, and mycoplasma detection.
Skills:
• Proficient and hands-on experience in cell culture, aseptic techniques, including cell passaging, and cell banking under GDP and GMP compliant conditions
• Experience in performing routine quality checks on cell cultures, including, qPCR, cell-based bioassays, sterility, and mycoplasma detection
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
Education:
• Biologist II: BS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 1 or more years of experience.
• Biologist III: BS or equivalent education with typically 5 or more years of experience or MS or equivalent education with typically 3 or more years
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Deepak
Email:
deepakm@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 25-29380
Source : US Tech Solutions