Biologist I

Shift available: Sunday to Thursday 1st shift Description DetailsThis position is in the Cell Culture Group of the Science and Technology Biologics Development and Launch (BDL) department at Bioresearch Center in Worcester, MA. The cell culture group is responsible for the development, scale-up, and transfer of cell culture manufacturing processes for the production of biologics in pre-clinical and clinical stages to enable the development of robust pipeline. The candidate will be involved with all aspects of laboratory operations to support cell culture process development at bench scale. Under the supervision of a scientist, the candidate’s responsibilities will include:Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.Bioreactor Support Activities:Support for 100+ 3 L bioreactor systemsSetup, calibration, troubleshooting and breakdown/decontaminationTrack & and perform required maintenancePerform routine sampling of ongoing culturesMedia Preparation Activities:Prepare stock solutions and media preps of cell culture mediaFilter sterilize and aliquot solutions asepticallyGeneral Lab Support Activities:Inventory, order, receive, and stock appropriate levels of raw materials and lab consumablesPerform daily lab equipment calibration/verification checks– including pH meters, cell counters and biochemical analyzersPerform routine lab equipment/glassware cleaning and maintenance activitiesData acquisition in paper and electronic systemWeekend Support Activities:Independently execute weekend requests for sampling and feeding of ongoing culturesCommunicate issues to experiment owners and work to resolve issuesPerform other lab support activities as requested