Lead Technician - Cell Bank
Waltham, MA
Employment Type: Temporary to Full Time (Shift: Days)
Lead Technician - Cell Bank (Contract Position)
Waltham, MA
Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Focus: Seeking candidates with experience in cell bank lines
- PPE will be given onsite
- Education: BA/BS in chemistry or science-related field preferred, or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; a minimum of Two-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality including cGMP and ISO standard.
- Experience of cGMP and MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under minimal supervision, provide direct benchtop services support at customer facilities including shipping and receiving cell lines, and sending cell lines for QC test. Responsible for day to day operation of cell bank labs and team, including coordinating daily tasks. Maintain track of banking and QC data, as well as provide metrics. Retrieve samples from storage and bring them up per scientist requests. Ensure accurate entry of cell line-related information in the tracking software, especially changes to cell line recipes. Help test the new cryo tanks (Azenta automated unit) and coordinate the movement of samples. Act as single point of contact and direct line to customer requests from cell bank. Keep clear and concise communication with various stakeholders, including cell bank director and scientists. Trains junior team members and interns, and act as supervisor with regards to development within cell bank. Coordinates with floor Lab Resource Coordinator on daily and weekly needs of cell bank, especially with regards to large scale projects. Other tasks as assigned